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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H52

HLFXGB21H52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H52
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH52
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh Wester Hailes - 114656
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.
H52 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 BIC HLFXGB21H52?

HLFXGB21H52 identifies Edinburgh Wester Hailes - 114656, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H52?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H52 is Edinburgh Wester Hailes - 114656. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21H52 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often 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.

Does Halifax PLC have 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.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21H52 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21H52 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21H52 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H52 is the code of the department Edinburgh Wester Hailes - 114656.

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