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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I81

HLFXGB21I81 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I81

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I81
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI81
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGlasgow Central Station
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
I81 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21I81?

HLFXGB21I81 identifies Glasgow Central Station, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I81 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I81 identifies the department Glasgow Central Station.

Do I need HLFXGB21I81 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21I81.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I81?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I81 is Glasgow Central Station. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21I81 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks 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.

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