SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F98
HLFXGB21F98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Denny, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21F98 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | F98 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Denny |
| City | Denny |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- F98 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21F98?
HLFXGB21F98 identifies Denny, a unit of Halifax PLC in Denny, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21F98 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21F98.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21F98 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21F98 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21F98?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21F98 is Denny. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21F98 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.