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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R59

HLFXGB21R59 belongs to Halifax PLC in Banff, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R59

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R59
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR59
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPortsoy
CityBanff
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.
R59 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21R59?

HLFXGB21R59 identifies Portsoy, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Banff, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Do I need HLFXGB21R59 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21R59.

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

Banks often add 1–3% 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 HLFXGB21R59 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21R59 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

What does each part of HLFXGB21R59 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and R59 is the code of the branch Portsoy.

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