SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U42
HLFXGB21U42 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U42 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U42 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Stirling Thistle Centre |
| City | Stirling |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- U42 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21U42?
HLFXGB21U42 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stirling Thistle Centre, a unit of Halifax PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U42 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21U42 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of HLFXGB21U42 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U42 is the code of the branch Stirling Thistle Centre.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U42?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U42 points to Stirling Thistle Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21U42 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Halifax PLC got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.