SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21V71
HLFXGB21V71 belongs to Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21V71 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | V71 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Uddingston |
| City | Glasgow |
| Country | United 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.
- V71 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 HLFXGB21V71?
HLFXGB21V71 identifies Uddingston, part of Halifax PLC in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21V71 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 V71 is the code of the branch Uddingston.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21V71 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21V71.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21V71 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21V71 with the recipient before sending.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.