SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21INV
HLFXGB21INV belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21INV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | INV |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Private Banking Inverness (114944 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- INV 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 BIC HLFXGB21INV?
HLFXGB21INV is the SWIFT/BIC code of Private Banking Inverness (114944, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21INV for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21INV.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of HLFXGB21INV mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and INV identifies the department Private Banking Inverness (114944.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21INV incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21INV with the recipient before sending.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.