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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21K39

HLFXGB21K39 belongs to Halifax PLC in Hawick, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21K39

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21K39
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeK39
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHawick (R
CityHawick
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.
K39 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 BIC HLFXGB21K39?

HLFXGB21K39 identifies Hawick (R, part of Halifax PLC in Hawick, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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 enter HLFXGB21K39 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21K39 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21K39?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21K39 points to Hawick (R. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21K39 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21K39 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21K39.

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