SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R86
HLFXGB21R86 belongs to Halifax PLC in Purley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21R86 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | R86 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Purley High Street - 110625 |
| City | Purley |
| Country | United 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.
- R86 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 BIC HLFXGB21R86?
HLFXGB21R86 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Purley High Street - 110625, part of Halifax PLC in Purley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21R86 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 R86 is the code of the department Purley High Street - 110625.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21R86 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21R86 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21R86 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21R86.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.