SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H41

HLFXGB21H41 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H41

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H41
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH41
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh,liberton
CityEdinburgh
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
H41 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 HLFXGB21H41?

HLFXGB21H41 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh,liberton, part of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21H41 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21H41 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21H41 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H41 is the code of the branch Edinburgh,liberton.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H41?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H41 is Edinburgh,liberton. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21H41.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

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.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.