SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I88

HLFXGB21I88 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I88
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI88
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGlasgow,bath Street
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
I88 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I88?

HLFXGB21I88 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow,bath Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21I88 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21I88 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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

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

What do the letters in HLFXGB21I88 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I88 identifies the branch Glasgow,bath Street.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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