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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R18

HLFXGB21R18 belongs to Halifax PLC in Peterlee, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R18

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R18
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR18
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPeterlee
CityPeterlee
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.
R18 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21R18?

HLFXGB21R18 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Peterlee, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Peterlee, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R18 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21R18 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of HLFXGB21R18 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and R18 is the code of the department Peterlee.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R18?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R18 points to Peterlee. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21R18 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need HLFXGB21R18 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21R18.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

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