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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T16

HLFXGB21T16 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T16

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T16
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT16
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSheffield Meadowhall (110683
CitySheffield
CountryUnited 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.
T16 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T16?

HLFXGB21T16 identifies Sheffield Meadowhall (110683, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21T16 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21T16.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21T16 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21T16 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21T16 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and T16 identifies the department Sheffield Meadowhall (110683.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

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