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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T70

HLFXGB21T70 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T70

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T70
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT70
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSouth Coast Mortgage Desk
CityLeeds
CountryUnited 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.
T70 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21T70?

The code HLFXGB21T70 belongs to South Coast Mortgage Desk, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21T70 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21T70 with the recipient before sending.

Do I need HLFXGB21T70 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21T70.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

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

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.

What does each part of HLFXGB21T70 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and T70 identifies the branch South Coast Mortgage Desk.

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