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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U45

HLFXGB21U45 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U45

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U45
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU45
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStirling Port Street (114859
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.
U45 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

What bank uses BIC HLFXGB21U45?

HLFXGB21U45 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stirling Port Street (114859, part of Halifax PLC in Stirling, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U45?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U45 is Stirling Port Street (114859. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21U45 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21U45 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21U45 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21U45 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 U45 identifies the branch Stirling Port Street (114859.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21U45 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21U45.

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