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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H06

HLFXGB21H06 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H06

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H06
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH06
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh George St - 111014
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
H06 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21H06?

The code HLFXGB21H06 belongs to Edinburgh George St - 111014, part of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21H06 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21H06 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21H06 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21H06.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H06?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H06 is Edinburgh George St - 111014. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21H06.

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