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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21R99

HLFXGB21R99 belongs to Halifax PLC in Reading, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21R99

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21R99
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeR99
BankHalifax PLC
BranchReading (Hea
CityReading
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.
R99 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 code HLFXGB21R99?

HLFXGB21R99 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Reading (Hea, part of Halifax PLC in Reading, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21R99 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21R99.

What does each part of HLFXGB21R99 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 R99 is the code of the branch Reading (Hea.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21R99?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21R99 points to Reading (Hea. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21R99.

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