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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S78

HLFXGB21S78 belongs to Halifax PLC in Saltcoats, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S78

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S78
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS78
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSaltcoats (R
CitySaltcoats
CountryUnited 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.
S78 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21S78?

HLFXGB21S78 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Saltcoats (R, part of Halifax PLC in Saltcoats, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21S78 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and S78 is the code of the department Saltcoats (R.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S78?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S78 is Saltcoats (R. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21S78 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21S78 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21S78.

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