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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S81

HLFXGB21S81 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sanquhar, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S81

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S81
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS81
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSanquhar
CitySanquhar
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
S81 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21S81?

HLFXGB21S81 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sanquhar, part of Halifax PLC in Sanquhar, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21S81 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and S81 is the code of the department Sanquhar.

Do I need HLFXGB21S81 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 do need HLFXGB21S81.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 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. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S81?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S81 points to Sanquhar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21S81 if the recipient asks for it.

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