SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T04
HLFXGB21T04 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21T04 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | T04 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Shareholder Services |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- T04 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 HLFXGB21T04?
HLFXGB21T04 identifies Shareholder Services, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21T04 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and T04 identifies the branch Shareholder Services.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21T04 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21T04 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T04?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T04 points to Shareholder Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21T04 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.