SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M19
HLFXGB21M19 belongs to Halifax PLC in Killin, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21M19 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | M19 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Killin (114760 |
| City | Killin |
| Country | United 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.
- M19 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 HLFXGB21M19?
HLFXGB21M19 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Killin (114760, part of Halifax PLC in Killin, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21M19 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and M19 is the code of the branch Killin (114760.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
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 HLFXGB21M19 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21M19.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21M19 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21M19 with the recipient before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.