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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J16

HLFXGB21J16 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J16
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ16
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGlenrothes (110944
CityGlenrothes
CountryUnited 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.
J16 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21J16?

HLFXGB21J16 identifies Glenrothes (110944, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21J16 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J16 is the code of the branch Glenrothes (110944.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J16?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J16 points to Glenrothes (110944. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21J16 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21J16 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21J16.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21J16 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21J16 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

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