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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H50

HLFXGB21H50 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H50

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H50
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH50
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh,rose St
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.
H50 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/BIC code HLFXGB21H50?

HLFXGB21H50 identifies Edinburgh,rose St, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21H50 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H50 is the code of the branch Edinburgh,rose St.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21H50 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21H50 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21H50 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21H50.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H50?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H50 is Edinburgh,rose St. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21H50 if the recipient asks for it.

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