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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I79

HLFXGB21I79 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I79
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI79
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGlasgow Central Station (110930
CityGlasgow
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.
I79 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I79?

HLFXGB21I79 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow Central Station (110930, a unit of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21I79 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21I79.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I79 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I79 identifies the department Glasgow Central Station (110930.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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