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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R66

HLFXGB21R66 belongs to Halifax PLC in Prescot, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R66

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R66
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR66
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPrescot (Hps
CityPrescot
CountryUnited 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.
R66 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R66?

HLFXGB21R66 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Prescot (Hps, a unit of Halifax PLC in Prescot, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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 HLFXGB21R66 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21R66.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21R66 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21R66 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R66 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 R66 is the code of the branch Prescot (Hps.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R66?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R66 points to Prescot (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21R66.

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