SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J63
HLFXGB21J63 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J63 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J63 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Gtr Glasgow and Argyll Agy |
| City | Leeds |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- J63 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 HLFXGB21J63?
HLFXGB21J63 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gtr Glasgow and Argyll Agy, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got 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 happens if I use HLFXGB21J63 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21J63 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of HLFXGB21J63 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J63 is the code of the branch Gtr Glasgow and Argyll Agy.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J63?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J63 points to Gtr Glasgow and Argyll Agy. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21J63 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HLFXGB21J63 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21J63.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.