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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S98

HLFXGB21S98 belongs to Halifax PLC in Selby, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S98

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S98
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS98
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSelby Gowthorpe
CitySelby
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
S98 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/BIC code HLFXGB21S98?

HLFXGB21S98 identifies Selby Gowthorpe, part of Halifax PLC in Selby, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21S98 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21S98.

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

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S98?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S98 points to Selby Gowthorpe. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21S98 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21S98 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 S98 is the code of the department Selby Gowthorpe.

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