SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P86
HLFXGB21P86 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21P86 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | P86 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Newton Mearns |
| City | Glasgow |
| 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.
- P86 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 BIC HLFXGB21P86?
The code HLFXGB21P86 belongs to Newton Mearns, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21P86 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P86 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21P86 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21P86.
What does each part of HLFXGB21P86 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P86 identifies the department Newton Mearns.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.