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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T47

HLFXGB21T47 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T47

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T47
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT47
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSjpb Current Accounts - 119109
CityEdinburgh
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.
T47 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/BIC code HLFXGB21T47?

HLFXGB21T47 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sjpb Current Accounts - 119109, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21T47 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 T47 is the code of the department Sjpb Current Accounts - 119109.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T47?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T47 is Sjpb Current Accounts - 119109. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21T47.

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

Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21T47 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21T47.

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