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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R81

HLFXGB21R81 belongs to Halifax PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R81

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R81
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR81
BankHalifax PLC
BranchGateshaed District - 118112
CityGateshead
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.
R81 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 HLFXGB21R81?

HLFXGB21R81 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gateshaed District - 118112, part of Halifax PLC in Gateshead, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R81?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R81 is Gateshaed District - 118112. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21R81 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R81 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21R81 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R81 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and R81 identifies the department Gateshaed District - 118112.

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