SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J18
HLFXGB21J18 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J18 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J18 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Glenrothes Lyon Square |
| City | Glenrothes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- J18 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21J18?
HLFXGB21J18 identifies Glenrothes Lyon Square, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Glenrothes, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 HLFXGB21J18 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J18 is the code of the branch Glenrothes Lyon Square.
Do I need HLFXGB21J18 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21J18.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J18?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J18 is Glenrothes Lyon Square. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21J18 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.