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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R89

HLFXGB21R89 belongs to Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R89

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R89
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR89
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPutney 136 Putney High St
CityLondon
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.
R89 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 BIC HLFXGB21R89?

The code HLFXGB21R89 belongs to Putney 136 Putney High St, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21R89 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21R89 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Do I need HLFXGB21R89 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21R89.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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

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

What do the letters in HLFXGB21R89 mean?

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 R89 identifies the department Putney 136 Putney High St.

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