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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R34

HLFXGB21R34 belongs to Halifax PLC in Polegate, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R34

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R34
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR34
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPolegate (Hps
CityPolegate
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
R34 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R34?

HLFXGB21R34 identifies Polegate (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Polegate, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R34 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and R34 identifies the department Polegate (Hps.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R34?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R34 points to Polegate (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21R34 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R34 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21R34 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21R34 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21R34.

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