SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21S27

HLFXGB21S27 belongs to Halifax PLC in Rhyl, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21S27

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21S27
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeS27
BankHalifax PLC
BranchRhyl (110637
CityRhyl
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.
S27 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/BIC code HLFXGB21S27?

HLFXGB21S27 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rhyl (110637, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Rhyl, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Halifax PLC have other 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.

Do I need HLFXGB21S27 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21S27.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

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

What does each part of HLFXGB21S27 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and S27 identifies the department Rhyl (110637.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21S27?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21S27 is Rhyl (110637. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21S27.

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