SWIFT / BIC Code
HLFXGB21
SEPA MemberHalifax
HLFXGB21 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Halifax (Bank of Scotland plc), based in Edinburgh. Its bank code is HLFX, the code an IBAN at Halifax carries in positions 5 to 8. Its IBANs are 22 characters long.
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BIC Breakdown
HLFX: institution identifier (4 letters)
GB: country code per ISO 3166-1
21: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
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IBAN format for 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
United Kingdom IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Halifax?
HLFXGB21. Written with the head-office branch code it is HLFXGB21XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does HLFXGB21 mean?
"HLFX" identifies Halifax, "GB" is the country code for United Kingdom, "21" is the location code.
What is Halifax's bank code?
HLFX. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 8 of an IBAN from United Kingdom.
How long are Halifax IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from United Kingdom: the country code GB, two check digits, the bank code (4 letters, HLFX for Halifax), the sort code (6 digits) and the account number (8 digits).