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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J97

HLFXGB21J97 belongs to Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21J97

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21J97
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeJ97
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHall Green (Hps
CityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
J97 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

What bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21J97?

HLFXGB21J97 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hall Green (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21J97 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and J97 identifies the department Hall Green (Hps.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21J97 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21J97.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21J97?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21J97 is Hall Green (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21J97 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.