SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T20

HLFXGB21T20 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T20
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT20
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSheffield The Moor (110692
CitySheffield
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.
T20 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 HLFXGB21T20?

The code HLFXGB21T20 belongs to Sheffield The Moor (110692, a unit of Halifax PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add 1–3% 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.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21T20 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and T20 is the code of the branch Sheffield The Moor (110692.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T20?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T20 is Sheffield The Moor (110692. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21T20 if the recipient asks for it.

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 2–4 business days.

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