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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F66

HLFXGB21F66 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21F66

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21F66
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeF66
BankHalifax PLC
BranchCumbernauld 7 Forth Walk
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HLFX Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
GB Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
F66 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21F66?

The code HLFXGB21F66 belongs to Cumbernauld 7 Forth Walk, a unit of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21F66 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21F66 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21F66 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and F66 is the code of the branch Cumbernauld 7 Forth Walk.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21F66 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21F66.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.