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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R63

HLFXGB21R63 belongs to Halifax PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R63

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R63
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR63
BankHalifax PLC
BranchBlackpool Church Street (118102
CityBlackpool
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.
R63 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 HLFXGB21R63?

HLFXGB21R63 identifies Blackpool Church Street (118102, part of Halifax PLC in Blackpool, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R63 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21R63 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21R63 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 R63 identifies the department Blackpool Church Street (118102.

Do I need HLFXGB21R63 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21R63.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R63?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R63 points to Blackpool Church Street (118102. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21R63 if the recipient asks for it.

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