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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R13

HLFXGB21R13 belongs to Halifax PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R13

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R13
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR13
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPeterborough City (110597
CityPeterborough
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
R13 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R13?

HLFXGB21R13 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Peterborough City (110597, part of Halifax PLC in Peterborough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R13 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 R13 is the code of the department Peterborough City (110597.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21R13 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21R13.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R13?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R13 points to Peterborough City (110597. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21R13.

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