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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I47

HLFXGB21I47 belongs to Halifax PLC in Fort William, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I47

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I47
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI47
BankHalifax PLC
BranchFort William
CityFort William
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.
I47 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21I47?

HLFXGB21I47 identifies Fort William, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Fort William, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I47?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I47 is Fort William. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21I47 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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 is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

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 – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21I47 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21I47 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I47 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 I47 is the code of the branch Fort William.

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