SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T74

HLFXGB21T74 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T74

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T74
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT74
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSouth London Property Unit
CitySouthampton
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.
T74 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 code HLFXGB21T74?

The code HLFXGB21T74 belongs to South London Property Unit, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T74?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T74 points to South London Property Unit. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21T74 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21T74 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HLFXGB21T74 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21T74 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and T74 is the code of the department South London Property Unit.

Do I need HLFXGB21T74 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21T74.

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