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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J56

HLFXGB21J56 belongs to Halifax PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J56
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ56
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGreenock,ibm UK LTD
CityGreenock
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.
J56 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 HLFXGB21J56?

HLFXGB21J56 identifies Greenock,ibm UK LTD, part of Halifax PLC in Greenock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21J56 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J56 identifies the department Greenock,ibm UK LTD.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J56?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J56 is Greenock,ibm UK LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21J56.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need HLFXGB21J56 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21J56.

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