SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M61
HLFXGB21M61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Lanark, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21M61 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | M61 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Lanark |
| City | Lanark |
| Country | United 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.
- M61 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 HLFXGB21M61?
HLFXGB21M61 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lanark, a unit of Halifax PLC in Lanark, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21M61 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21M61 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Do I need HLFXGB21M61 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21M61.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of HLFXGB21M61 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and M61 is the code of the department Lanark.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.