Halifax SWIFT code in the United Kingdom
The SWIFT/BIC code for Halifax is HLFXGB22XXX. However, Halifax may use different SWIFT/BIC codes depending on the service or branch. If you’re unsure which to use, confirm with your recipient or contact Halifax directly.
HLFXGB22XXX
Bank name
BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
SWIFT code
HLFXGB22XXX
Address
THE MOUND
City
EDINBURGH
Country
UNITED KINGDOM
This is the main SWIFT/BIC code for Halifax in the United Kingdom
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About HLFXGB22XXX
The main SWIFT code for Halifax in the United Kingdom is HLFXGB22XXX. This code identifies the bank’s main office for international payments in the United Kingdom and is commonly used when a branch-specific code isn’t required or available. If you’re sending money to an account with Halifax in the United Kingdom, and the recipient hasn’t provided a local branch SWIFT code, using HLFXGB22XXX is typically a safe and reliable option.
Using HLFXGB22XXX
You can use Halifax’s main SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB22XXX when:
Sending an international money transfer to Halifax in the United Kingdom
The recipient hasn’t provided a branch-specific SWIFT/BIC code
Halifax processes the payment centrally through its primary office
You want to use a widely accepted default SWIFT/BIC code
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Check your SWIFT payment for errors
Before sending a SWIFT payment, double-check that the SWIFT code matches the recipient’s bank and that the account number and name are entered correctly. Even small mistakes can delay or block the transfer. Contact your bank if you've made a transfer with incorrect details.
Receiving a payment to Halifax in the United Kingdom?
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