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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J39

HLFXGB21J39 belongs to Halifax PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J39

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J39
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ39
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGrangemouth (R
CityGrangemouth
CountryUnited 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.
J39 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 HLFXGB21J39?

HLFXGB21J39 identifies Grangemouth (R, a unit of Halifax PLC in Grangemouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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 HLFXGB21J39 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J39 is the code of the department Grangemouth (R.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J39?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J39 points to Grangemouth (R. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21J39.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21J39 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21J39 with the recipient before you confirm.

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