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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I89

HLFXGB21I89 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I89

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I89
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI89
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGlasgow,broomhill
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
I89 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I89?

HLFXGB21I89 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow,broomhill, a unit of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21I89 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21I89 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21I89 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21I89.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I89?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I89 points to Glasgow,broomhill. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21I89.

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