SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R28
HLFXGB21R28 belongs to Halifax PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21R28 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | R28 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Plymouth George St - 110602 |
| City | Plymouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- R28 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 HLFXGB21R28?
HLFXGB21R28 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Plymouth George St - 110602, a unit of Halifax PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21R28 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and R28 identifies the branch Plymouth George St - 110602.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21R28 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21R28 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21R28 to send euros 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 still need HLFXGB21R28.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R28?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R28 points to Plymouth George St - 110602. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21R28.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.