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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T31

HLFXGB21T31 belongs to Halifax PLC in Shipston-On-Stour, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T31

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T31
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT31
BankHalifax PLC
BranchShipton On Stour
CityShipston-On-Stour
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.
T31 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 BIC HLFXGB21T31?

The code HLFXGB21T31 belongs to Shipton On Stour, a unit of Halifax PLC in Shipston-On-Stour, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21T31 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21T31 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21T31 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and T31 is the code of the department Shipton On Stour.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21T31 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21T31.

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