SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H63
HLFXGB21H63 belongs to Halifax PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21H63 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | H63 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Elgin High St - 114664 |
| City | Elgin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- H63 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21H63?
HLFXGB21H63 identifies Elgin High St - 114664, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Elgin, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21H63 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and H63 identifies the department Elgin High St - 114664.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21H63 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21H63 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Do I need HLFXGB21H63 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 HLFXGB21H63.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21H63?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21H63 points to Elgin High St - 114664. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21H63 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.