SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J54
HLFXGB21J54 belongs to Halifax PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J54 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J54 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Greenock 42 Wst B'hall St |
| City | Greenock |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- J54 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 HLFXGB21J54?
HLFXGB21J54 identifies Greenock 42 Wst B'hall St, 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.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21J54 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21J54 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21J54 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J54 identifies the branch Greenock 42 Wst B'hall St.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Do I need HLFXGB21J54 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21J54.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.