SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R82

HLFXGB21R82 belongs to Halifax PLC in Pudsey, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R82

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R82
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR82
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPudsey - 110624
CityPudsey
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.
R82 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R82?

HLFXGB21R82 identifies Pudsey - 110624, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Pudsey, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R82 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21R82 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R82?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R82 points to Pudsey - 110624. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21R82 if the recipient asks for it.

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

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

Do I need HLFXGB21R82 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21R82.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.