SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P24
HLFXGB21P24 belongs to Halifax PLC in Arbroath, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P24 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P24 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Montrose |
| City | Arbroath |
| Country | United 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.
- P24 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P24?
The code HLFXGB21P24 belongs to Montrose, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Arbroath, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21P24 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P24 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P24?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P24 is Montrose. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21P24.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21P24 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P24 is the code of the department Montrose.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.