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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H46

HLFXGB21H46 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H46

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H46
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH46
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh,newington
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.
H46 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H46?

HLFXGB21H46 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh,newington, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21H46 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21H46 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H46?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H46 points to Edinburgh,newington. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21H46 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21H46 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21H46.

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