SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T38
HLFXGB21T38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21T38 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | T38 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Shrewsbury |
| City | Shrewsbury |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- T38 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 uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21T38?
HLFXGB21T38 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shrewsbury, a unit of Halifax PLC in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB21T38 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21T38.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21T38 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21T38 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T38?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T38 points to Shrewsbury. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21T38 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21T38 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and T38 is the code of the department Shrewsbury.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.