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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H28

HLFXGB21H28 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H28

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H28
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH28
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh,corstorphine
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
H28 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/BIC code HLFXGB21H28?

HLFXGB21H28 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh,corstorphine, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21H28 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H28 is the code of the branch Edinburgh,corstorphine.

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 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21H28 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21H28.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H28?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H28 is Edinburgh,corstorphine. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21H28 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21H28 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21H28 with the recipient before you confirm.

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