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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R79

HLFXGB21R79 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R79

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R79
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR79
BankHalifax PLC
BranchProcis Support Unit
CityLeeds
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
R79 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21R79?

HLFXGB21R79 identifies Procis Support Unit, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Halifax PLC have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R79?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R79 is Procis Support Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21R79 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21R79 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21R79 with the recipient before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R79 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and R79 identifies the branch Procis Support Unit.

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