SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U59
HLFXGB21U59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stonehaven, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U59 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U59 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Stonehaven |
| City | Stonehaven |
| Country | United 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.
- U59 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/BIC code HLFXGB21U59?
HLFXGB21U59 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stonehaven, part of Halifax PLC in Stonehaven, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HLFXGB21U59 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U59 is the code of the branch Stonehaven.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21U59 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U59 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21U59 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21U59.
Does Halifax PLC have more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.