SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M65

HLFXGB21M65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Langholm, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21M65

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21M65
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeM65
BankHalifax PLC
BranchLangholm
CityLangholm
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
M65 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21M65?

HLFXGB21M65 identifies Langholm, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Langholm, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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 use HLFXGB21M65 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21M65 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21M65?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21M65 points to Langholm. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21M65 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21M65 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and M65 identifies the branch Langholm.

Do I need HLFXGB21M65 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21M65.

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