SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T48
HLFXGB21T48 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21T48 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | T48 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Sjpb Loan Accounts - 119139 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| 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.
- T48 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/BIC code HLFXGB21T48?
HLFXGB21T48 identifies Sjpb Loan Accounts - 119139, a unit of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T48?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T48 points to Sjpb Loan Accounts - 119139. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21T48 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21T48 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21T48 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21T48 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21T48.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.