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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U62

HLFXGB21U62 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U62

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U62
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU62
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStornoway - 114862
CityStornoway
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
U62 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U62?

HLFXGB21U62 identifies Stornoway - 114862, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Stornoway, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21U62 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21U62.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21U62 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U62 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U62?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U62 is Stornoway - 114862. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21U62.

What does each part of HLFXGB21U62 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and U62 is the code of the department Stornoway - 114862.

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