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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I70

HLFXGB21I70 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I70

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I70
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI70
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGiffnock
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
I70 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 bank is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21I70?

HLFXGB21I70 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Giffnock, a unit of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21I70 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21I70 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I70 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and I70 is the code of the department Giffnock.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I70?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I70 is Giffnock. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21I70.

Do I need HLFXGB21I70 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21I70.

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