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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P25

HLFXGB21P25 belongs to Halifax PLC in Montrose, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P25

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P25
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP25
BankHalifax PLC
BranchMontrose (R
CityMontrose
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
P25 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P25?

HLFXGB21P25 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Montrose (R, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Montrose, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21P25 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21P25 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21P25 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P25 identifies the department Montrose (R.

Do I need HLFXGB21P25 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21P25.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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