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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I62

HLFXGB21I62 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I62

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I62
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI62
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGarrowhill
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
I62 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 HLFXGB21I62?

HLFXGB21I62 identifies Garrowhill, part of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21I62 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21I62.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I62 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and I62 is the code of the department Garrowhill.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21I62 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21I62 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I62?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I62 points to Garrowhill. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21I62 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.