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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M52

HLFXGB21M52 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M52

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M52
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM52
BankHalifax PLC
BranchKirkintilloch
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
M52 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21M52?

HLFXGB21M52 identifies Kirkintilloch, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HLFXGB21M52 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and M52 identifies the department Kirkintilloch.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21M52 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21M52 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M52?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M52 is Kirkintilloch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21M52 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.