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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H34

HLFXGB21H34 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H34

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H34
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH34
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh,goldenacre
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
H34 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 branch uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21H34?

HLFXGB21H34 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh,goldenacre, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H34 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H34 identifies the branch Edinburgh,goldenacre.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H34?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H34 points to Edinburgh,goldenacre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21H34 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21H34 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21H34.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.