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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R61

HLFXGB21R61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R61

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R61
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR61
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPostal Account
CityLeeds
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.
R61 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R61?

HLFXGB21R61 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Postal Account, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R61?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R61 is Postal Account. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21R61 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21R61 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21R61 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21R61 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 HLFXGB21R61.

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

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

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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