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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21P99

HLFXGB21P99 belongs to Halifax PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21P99

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21P99
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeP99
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPortsmouth North End (117918
CityPortsmouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
P99 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 HLFXGB21P99?

HLFXGB21P99 identifies Portsmouth North End (117918, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21P99 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21P99 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of HLFXGB21P99 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and P99 identifies the department Portsmouth North End (117918.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21P99?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21P99 points to Portsmouth North End (117918. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21P99 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21P99 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21P99.

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