SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21LT3
HLFXGB21LT3 belongs to Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21LT3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | LT3 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Halifax Live Trials Bristol Ag16 |
| City | Bristol |
| 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.
- LT3 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21LT3?
HLFXGB21LT3 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Halifax Live Trials Bristol Ag16, a unit of Halifax PLC in Bristol, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21LT3 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21LT3 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21LT3?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21LT3 is Halifax Live Trials Bristol Ag16. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21LT3 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21LT3 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and LT3 identifies the department Halifax Live Trials Bristol Ag16.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.