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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R69

HLFXGB21R69 belongs to Halifax PLC in Rawtenstall, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R69

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R69
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR69
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPreston and Blackburn (111658
CityRawtenstall
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
R69 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 HLFXGB21R69?

HLFXGB21R69 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Preston and Blackburn (111658, a unit of Halifax PLC in Rawtenstall, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21R69 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21R69.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R69 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21R69 with the recipient before you confirm.

Has Halifax PLC got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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