SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I94
HLFXGB21I94 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21I94 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | I94 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow Byres Road - 114701 |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United 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.
- I94 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 BIC HLFXGB21I94?
HLFXGB21I94 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow Byres Road - 114701, a unit of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I94?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I94 points to Glasgow Byres Road - 114701. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21I94.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21I94 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21I94 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Has Halifax PLC got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HLFXGB21I94 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I94 identifies the department Glasgow Byres Road - 114701.
Do I need HLFXGB21I94 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21I94.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.