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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U40

HLFXGB21U40 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U40

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U40
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU40
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStirling Port Street (110975
CityStirling
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
U40 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 bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21U40?

HLFXGB21U40 identifies Stirling Port Street (110975, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U40?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U40 is Stirling Port Street (110975. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21U40.

What does each part of HLFXGB21U40 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U40 is the code of the department Stirling Port Street (110975.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U40 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21U40 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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