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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S90

HLFXGB21S90 belongs to Halifax PLC in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S90

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S90
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS90
BankHalifax PLC
BranchScunthorpe (Hps
CityScunthorpe
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
S90 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/BIC code HLFXGB21S90?

HLFXGB21S90 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Scunthorpe (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21S90 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 S90 identifies the department Scunthorpe (Hps.

Do I need HLFXGB21S90 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21S90.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21S90 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21S90 with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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

Banks often add several percent 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.

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