SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I58
HLFXGB21I58 belongs to Halifax PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21I58 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | I58 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Galashiels Channel St - 114684 |
| City | Galashiels |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- I58 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 code HLFXGB21I58?
HLFXGB21I58 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Galashiels Channel St - 114684, a unit of Halifax PLC in Galashiels, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21I58 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21I58.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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 do the letters in HLFXGB21I58 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and I58 is the code of the department Galashiels Channel St - 114684.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.