SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T36

HLFXGB21T36 belongs to Halifax PLC in Shoreham-By-Sea, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T36

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T36
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT36
BankHalifax PLC
BranchShoreham (Hps
CityShoreham-By-Sea
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.
T36 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T36?

HLFXGB21T36 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shoreham (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Shoreham-By-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21T36 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21T36 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T36?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T36 points to Shoreham (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21T36 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21T36 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and T36 is the code of the branch Shoreham (Hps.

Do I need HLFXGB21T36 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21T36.

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