SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T53
HLFXGB21T53 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21T53 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | T53 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Sjpb Savings Plans - 119114 |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United 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.
- T53 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 bank uses BIC HLFXGB21T53?
HLFXGB21T53 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sjpb Savings Plans - 119114, part of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21T53 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21T53 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21T53 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21T53.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T53?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T53 points to Sjpb Savings Plans - 119114. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21T53 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of HLFXGB21T53 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and T53 identifies the branch Sjpb Savings Plans - 119114.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.