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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21G51

HLFXGB21G51 belongs to Halifax PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21G51

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21G51
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeG51
BankHalifax PLC
BranchDundee, Business
CityDundee
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
G51 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 BIC HLFXGB21G51?

The code HLFXGB21G51 belongs to Dundee, Business, part of Halifax PLC in Dundee, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21G51 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and G51 is the code of the department Dundee, Business.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21G51 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21G51 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21G51 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21G51.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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