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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I59

HLFXGB21I59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Galston, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I59

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I59
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI59
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGalston
CityGalston
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
I59 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 code HLFXGB21I59?

HLFXGB21I59 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Galston, a unit of Halifax PLC in Galston, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I59?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I59 is Galston. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21I59 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I59 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I59 is the code of the branch Galston.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21I59 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21I59.

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