SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J06
HLFXGB21J06 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J06 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J06 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Glasgow,renfield Street |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- J06 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J06?
HLFXGB21J06 identifies Glasgow,renfield Street, part of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21J06 to send euros 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 do need HLFXGB21J06.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J06?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J06 is Glasgow,renfield Street. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21J06 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21J06 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21J06 with the recipient before sending.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.