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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M39

HLFXGB21M39 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M39

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M39
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM39
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKingswood (Bristol) (Hps
CityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
M39 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 HLFXGB21M39?

HLFXGB21M39 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kingswood (Bristol) (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Bristol, 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 HLFXGB21M39 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21M39 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M39?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M39 points to Kingswood (Bristol) (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21M39 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21M39 stand for?

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 M39 is the code of the branch Kingswood (Bristol) (Hps.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.