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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P79

HLFXGB21P79 belongs to Halifax PLC in Newport, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P79
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP79
BankHalifax PLC
BranchNewport (Gwent) (110559
CityNewport
CountryUnited 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.
P79 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 code HLFXGB21P79?

The code HLFXGB21P79 belongs to Newport (Gwent) (110559, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Newport, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21P79 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P79 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21P79 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21P79.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of HLFXGB21P79 stand for?

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 P79 is the code of the department Newport (Gwent) (110559.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.