SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T27

HLFXGB21T27 belongs to Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T27

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T27
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT27
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSherwood Nottingham (Hps
CityNottingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
T27 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 HLFXGB21T27?

HLFXGB21T27 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sherwood Nottingham (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T27?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T27 points to Sherwood Nottingham (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21T27.

What does each part of HLFXGB21T27 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and T27 identifies the department Sherwood Nottingham (Hps.

Do I need HLFXGB21T27 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21T27.

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