SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V25
HLFXGB21V25 belongs to Halifax PLC in Harris, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21V25 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | V25 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Tarbert (Isle of Harris |
| City | Harris |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- V25 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V25?
HLFXGB21V25 identifies Tarbert (Isle of Harris, a unit of Halifax PLC in Harris, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21V25?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21V25 points to Tarbert (Isle of Harris. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21V25 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21V25 mean?
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 V25 is the code of the branch Tarbert (Isle of Harris.
Do I need HLFXGB21V25 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 do need HLFXGB21V25.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.