SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H38
HLFXGB21H38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21H38 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | H38 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Leith - 114641 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- H38 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 HLFXGB21H38?
HLFXGB21H38 identifies Leith - 114641, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21H38 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21H38.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H38?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H38 points to Leith - 114641. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21H38.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21H38 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21H38 with the recipient before sending.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.