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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M17

HLFXGB21M17 belongs to Halifax PLC in Helensburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M17
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM17
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKilcreggan
CityHelensburgh
CountryUnited 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.
M17 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 HLFXGB21M17?

HLFXGB21M17 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kilcreggan, a unit of Halifax PLC in Helensburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M17?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M17 is Kilcreggan. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21M17.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21M17 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and M17 identifies the branch Kilcreggan.

Has Halifax PLC got 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 HLFXGB21M17 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21M17 with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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