SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J37
HLFXGB21J37 belongs to Halifax PLC in Grange-Over-Sands, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J37 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J37 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Grange Over Sands (Hps |
| City | Grange-Over-Sands |
| 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.
- J37 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J37?
HLFXGB21J37 identifies Grange Over Sands (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Grange-Over-Sands, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21J37 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J37 is the code of the branch Grange Over Sands (Hps.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21J37 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21J37.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J37?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J37 points to Grange Over Sands (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21J37.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.