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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R39

HLFXGB21R39 belongs to Halifax PLC in Pontypridd, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R39

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R39
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR39
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPontypridd Taff Street
CityPontypridd
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
R39 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R39?

HLFXGB21R39 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pontypridd Taff Street, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Pontypridd, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R39 mean?

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 R39 is the code of the department Pontypridd Taff Street.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R39 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21R39 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R39?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R39 is Pontypridd Taff Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21R39 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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