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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H15

HLFXGB21H15 belongs to Halifax PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H15

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H15
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH15
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh Newcraighall
CityMusselburgh
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.
H15 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 BIC HLFXGB21H15?

HLFXGB21H15 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh Newcraighall, a unit of Halifax PLC in Musselburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H15 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H15 identifies the branch Edinburgh Newcraighall.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H15?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H15 is Edinburgh Newcraighall. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21H15 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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