SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G29
HLFXGB21G29 belongs to Halifax PLC in Doune, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21G29 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | G29 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Doune |
| City | Doune |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- G29 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 HLFXGB21G29?
HLFXGB21G29 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Doune, a unit of Halifax PLC in Doune, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21G29 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21G29.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21G29 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21G29 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21G29 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and G29 is the code of the branch Doune.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.