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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H56

HLFXGB21H56 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21H56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21H56
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeH56
BankHalifax PLC
BranchEdinburgh,tollcross
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.
H56 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 HLFXGB21H56?

HLFXGB21H56 identifies Edinburgh,tollcross, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21H56 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21H56.

What does each part of HLFXGB21H56 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and H56 is the code of the branch Edinburgh,tollcross.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H56?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H56 is Edinburgh,tollcross. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21H56 if the recipient asks for it.

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

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

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