SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21PMU
HLFXGB21PMU belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21PMU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | PMU |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Pendeford Migration Unit (113705 |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United 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.
- PMU 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
Which bank is behind BIC HLFXGB21PMU?
HLFXGB21PMU identifies Pendeford Migration Unit (113705, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21PMU with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21PMU against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21PMU?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21PMU is Pendeford Migration Unit (113705. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21PMU.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21PMU stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and PMU identifies the department Pendeford Migration Unit (113705.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.