SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J28

HLFXGB21J28 belongs to Halifax PLC in Goole, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J28

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J28
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ28
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGoole (Hps
CityGoole
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
J28 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 BIC HLFXGB21J28?

HLFXGB21J28 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Goole (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Goole, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What does each part of HLFXGB21J28 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J28 is the code of the branch Goole (Hps.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21J28 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21J28.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J28?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J28 points to Goole (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21J28 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.