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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R16

HLFXGB21R16 belongs to Halifax PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R16
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR16
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPeterhead
CityPeterhead
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.
R16 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21R16?

HLFXGB21R16 identifies Peterhead, a unit of Halifax PLC in Peterhead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21R16 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21R16.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R16 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and R16 identifies the department Peterhead.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R16?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R16 points to Peterhead. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21R16 if the recipient asks for it.

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