SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R53
HLFXGB21R53 belongs to Halifax PLC in Portree, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21R53 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | R53 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Portree |
| City | Portree |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- R53 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 BIC HLFXGB21R53?
The code HLFXGB21R53 belongs to Portree, a unit of Halifax PLC in Portree, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21R53 to send euros 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 do need HLFXGB21R53.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21R53 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and R53 identifies the branch Portree.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R53?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R53 is Portree. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21R53 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Halifax PLC have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.