What is Halifax's BIC/SWIFT code?

Halifax's BIC/SWIFT code is HLFXGB21 (full: HLFXGB21XXX). This is an ISO 9362 standard identifier used for international wire transfers.

How long is a Halifax IBAN?

Halifax IBANs follow the United Kingdom format: 22 characters starting with GB.

Is Halifax a SEPA member?

Yes, Halifax is a SEPA member, so you can send and receive SEPA credit transfers and direct debits.

What country is Halifax in?

Halifax is based in United Kingdom, headquartered in Halifax. The IBAN country code for United Kingdom is GB.

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Halifax IBAN Format & BIC Code

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Bank Details

Full nameHalifax

BIC / SWIFT codeHLFXGB21

Full BIC (with branch)HLFXGB21XXX

Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom

CityHalifax

Institution typePrivate Bank

Official websitehalifax.co.uk ↗

SEPA memberYes

Transfer networkSEPA + SWIFT

IBAN Format at Halifax

IBANs at Halifax follow the United Kingdom standard: 22 characters starting with GB.

Illustrative Halifax IBAN (sample account, not a real one):

G

B

9

2

H

L

F

X

Country

Check Digits

Bank Code

Sort Code

Account No.

Grouped example:

GB92 HLFX 1149 2031 9268 19

IBAN Field Breakdown

Country Code

2 charsISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (GB)

Check Digits

2 charsMOD-97-10 check digits per ISO 13616

Bank Code

4 letters4-letter bank identifier (SWIFT prefix)

Sort Code

6 digits6-digit branch sort code

Account No.

8 digits8-digit account number

How to Find Your Halifax IBAN

Mobile or online banking

Log in to your Halifax account and navigate to account details. Your IBAN is usually shown on the main account overview page.

Bank statement

Your full IBAN appears on any official account statement, typically at the top alongside the account name.

Debit card / welcome letter

Halifax may include your IBAN in your account welcome pack or on any correspondence.

Call or visit the bank

Contact Halifax customer service or visit a branch with valid photo ID to obtain your IBAN.

Validate a Halifax IBAN

Enter any GB IBAN for MOD-97 check digit verification and bank lookup.

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