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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R56

HLFXGB21R56 belongs to Halifax PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R56

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R56
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR56
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPortsmouth Edinburgh Road
CityPortsmouth
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
R56 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 HLFXGB21R56?

HLFXGB21R56 identifies Portsmouth Edinburgh Road, a unit of Halifax PLC in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R56 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and R56 identifies the branch Portsmouth Edinburgh Road.

Do I need HLFXGB21R56 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21R56.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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

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

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21R56 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21R56 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

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