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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21PLK

HLFXGB21PLK belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21PLK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21PLK
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codePLK
BankHalifax PLC
Branch45 Cowglen Rd Pollok
CityGlasgow
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.
PLK 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 code HLFXGB21PLK?

HLFXGB21PLK identifies 45 Cowglen Rd Pollok, 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21PLK for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21PLK.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21PLK?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21PLK points to 45 Cowglen Rd Pollok. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21PLK if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21PLK with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21PLK with the recipient before you confirm.

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