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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I96

HLFXGB21I96 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I96

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I96
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI96
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGlasgow,ibrox
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.
I96 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 HLFXGB21I96?

HLFXGB21I96 identifies Glasgow,ibrox, part of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21I96 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21I96 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21I96 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and I96 is the code of the department Glasgow,ibrox.

Do I need HLFXGB21I96 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. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21I96.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives 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.