SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R31
HLFXGB21R31 belongs to Halifax PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21R31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | R31 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Plymouth St Andrews (110601 |
| 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.
- R31 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 HLFXGB21R31?
HLFXGB21R31 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Plymouth St Andrews (110601, part of Halifax PLC in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Halifax PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R31?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R31 is Plymouth St Andrews (110601. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21R31.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21R31 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and R31 identifies the branch Plymouth St Andrews (110601.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21R31 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21R31.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.