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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H49

HLFXGB21H49 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H49

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H49
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH49
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh,portobello
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.
H49 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H49?

HLFXGB21H49 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Edinburgh,portobello, 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 do the letters in HLFXGB21H49 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H49 is the code of the branch Edinburgh,portobello.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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 HLFXGB21H49?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H49 is Edinburgh,portobello. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21H49 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21H49 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21H49.

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