SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P08

HLFXGB21P08 belongs to Halifax PLC in Isle of Cumbrae, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P08

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P08
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP08
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMillport
CityIsle of Cumbrae
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.
P08 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P08?

HLFXGB21P08 identifies Millport, a unit of Halifax PLC in Isle of Cumbrae, United Kingdom. Only use it if 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21P08 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21P08 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21P08 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21P08.

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