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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U60

HLFXGB21U60 belongs to Halifax PLC in Larkhall, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U60

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U60
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU60
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStonehouse
CityLarkhall
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
U60 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 BIC HLFXGB21U60?

HLFXGB21U60 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stonehouse, a unit of Halifax PLC in Larkhall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21U60 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U60 with the recipient before sending.

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

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

Do I need HLFXGB21U60 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21U60.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U60?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U60 is Stonehouse. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21U60.

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