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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U76

HLFXGB21U76 belongs to Halifax PLC in Stromness, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U76

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U76
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU76
BankHalifax PLC
BranchStromness
CityStromness
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.
U76 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 code HLFXGB21U76?

HLFXGB21U76 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stromness, part of Halifax PLC in Stromness, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21U76 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and U76 is the code of the department Stromness.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U76?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U76 points to Stromness. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21U76 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21U76 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21U76.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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