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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21I98

HLFXGB21I98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21I98

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21I98
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeI98
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGlasgow,mount Florida
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
I98 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21I98?

The code HLFXGB21I98 belongs to Glasgow,mount Florida, a unit of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What does each part of HLFXGB21I98 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and I98 is the code of the branch Glasgow,mount Florida.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21I98?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21I98 is Glasgow,mount Florida. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21I98 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21I98 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 do need HLFXGB21I98.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA 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.