SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J58
HLFXGB21J58 belongs to Halifax PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J58 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J58 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Grimsby Freeman Street (110346 |
| City | Grimsby |
| 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.
- J58 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 HLFXGB21J58?
HLFXGB21J58 identifies Grimsby Freeman Street (110346, a unit of Halifax PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21J58 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J58 identifies the department Grimsby Freeman Street (110346.
Do I need HLFXGB21J58 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 still need HLFXGB21J58.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21J58 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21J58 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J58?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J58 points to Grimsby Freeman Street (110346. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21J58 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.