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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T61

HLFXGB21T61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Slough, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T61

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T61
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT61
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSlough (Hps
CitySlough
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.
T61 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T61?

HLFXGB21T61 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Slough (Hps, part of Halifax PLC in Slough, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HLFXGB21T61 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21T61.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of HLFXGB21T61 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 T61 is the code of the department Slough (Hps.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T61?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T61 is Slough (Hps. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21T61.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

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