SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S89
HLFXGB21S89 belongs to Halifax PLC in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21S89 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | S89 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Scunthorpe Asda |
| City | Scunthorpe |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- S89 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 HLFXGB21S89?
HLFXGB21S89 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Scunthorpe Asda, a unit of Halifax PLC in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21S89 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21S89.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Halifax PLC have 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 HLFXGB21S89 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21S89 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What does each part of HLFXGB21S89 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and S89 is the code of the branch Scunthorpe Asda.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.