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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J42

HLFXGB21J42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Grantown-On-Spey, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J42

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J42
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ42
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGrantown-On-Spey
CityGrantown-On-Spey
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.
J42 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 HLFXGB21J42?

HLFXGB21J42 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Grantown-On-Spey, part of Halifax PLC in Grantown-On-Spey, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21J42 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21J42 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21J42 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J42 identifies the department Grantown-On-Spey.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J42?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J42 is Grantown-On-Spey. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21J42 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.