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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M42

HLFXGB21M42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Kinross, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M42

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M42
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM42
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKinross
CityKinross
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
M42 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M42?

HLFXGB21M42 identifies Kinross, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Kinross, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21M42 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21M42 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M42?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M42 points to Kinross. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21M42.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21M42 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21M42.

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