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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J53

HLFXGB21J53 belongs to Halifax PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J53

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J53
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ53
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGreenock (R
CityGreenock
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
J53 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21J53?

The code HLFXGB21J53 belongs to Greenock (R, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of HLFXGB21J53 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J53 identifies the department Greenock (R.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J53?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J53 is Greenock (R. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21J53.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21J53 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21J53.

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