SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R97
HLFXGB21R97 belongs to Halifax PLC in Rayleigh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21R97 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | R97 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Rayleigh 102 High Street |
| City | Rayleigh |
| Country | United 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.
- R97 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 bank uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21R97?
The code HLFXGB21R97 belongs to Rayleigh 102 High Street, a unit of Halifax PLC in Rayleigh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21R97 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and R97 is the code of the branch Rayleigh 102 High Street.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R97?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R97 is Rayleigh 102 High Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21R97 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21R97 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21R97 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.