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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R23

HLFXGB21R23 belongs to Halifax PLC in Pitlochry, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R23

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R23
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR23
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPitlochry
CityPitlochry
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.
R23 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 BIC HLFXGB21R23?

The code HLFXGB21R23 belongs to Pitlochry, a unit of Halifax PLC in Pitlochry, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R23 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21R23 with the recipient before sending.

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.

Do I need HLFXGB21R23 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21R23.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R23?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R23 points to Pitlochry. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21R23 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.