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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J01

HLFXGB21J01 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J01

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J01
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ01
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGlasgow,newlands
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
J01 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J01?

HLFXGB21J01 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Glasgow,newlands, part of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21J01 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J01 identifies the department Glasgow,newlands.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21J01 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21J01 with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21J01 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21J01.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA 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 HLFXGB21J01?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J01 points to Glasgow,newlands. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21J01.

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