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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M21

HLFXGB21M21 belongs to Halifax PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M21

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M21
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM21
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKilmarnock (R
CityKilmarnock
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.
M21 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21M21?

HLFXGB21M21 identifies Kilmarnock (R, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M21?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M21 points to Kilmarnock (R. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21M21 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21M21 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21M21 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21M21 mean?

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 M21 identifies the branch Kilmarnock (R.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21M21 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21M21.

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