SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H13
HLFXGB21H13 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21H13 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | H13 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Edinburgh George St - 111907 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- H13 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 code HLFXGB21H13?
HLFXGB21H13 identifies Edinburgh George St - 111907, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21H13 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H13 is the code of the department Edinburgh George St - 111907.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21H13 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21H13.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H13?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H13 points to Edinburgh George St - 111907. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21H13 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.