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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H16

HLFXGB21H16 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H16
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH16
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh Newington - 111207
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.
H16 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 HLFXGB21H16?

HLFXGB21H16 identifies Edinburgh Newington - 111207, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21H16 for a euro transfer 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 HLFXGB21H16.

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

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

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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 HLFXGB21H16?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H16 points to Edinburgh Newington - 111207. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21H16 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H16 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H16 is the code of the department Edinburgh Newington - 111207.

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