SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J60
HLFXGB21J60 belongs to Halifax PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J60 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J60 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Grimsby Victoria Street |
| 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.
- J60 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21J60?
HLFXGB21J60 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Grimsby Victoria Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21J60 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J60 identifies the branch Grimsby Victoria Street.
Does Halifax PLC have other 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 happens if I use HLFXGB21J60 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21J60 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J60?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J60 points to Grimsby Victoria Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21J60 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.