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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M23

HLFXGB21M23 belongs to Halifax PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M23

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M23
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM23
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKilmarnock King Street
CityKilmarnock
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.
M23 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 HLFXGB21M23?

HLFXGB21M23 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kilmarnock King Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Kilmarnock, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21M23 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21M23 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21M23 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. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21M23.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M23?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M23 is Kilmarnock King Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21M23 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.