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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I12

HLFXGB21I12 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I12

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I12
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI12
BankHalifax PLC
BranchExternal Payments
CityHalifax
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.
I12 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 HLFXGB21I12?

The code HLFXGB21I12 belongs to External Payments, part of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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 HLFXGB21I12?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I12 points to External Payments. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21I12 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I12 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 I12 identifies the department External Payments.

Do I need HLFXGB21I12 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21I12.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21I12 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21I12 with the recipient before sending.

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