SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T79
HLFXGB21T79 belongs to Halifax PLC in Carmerthen, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21T79 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | T79 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | South Wales Agencies (110147 |
| City | Carmerthen |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- T79 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21T79?
HLFXGB21T79 is the SWIFT/BIC code of South Wales Agencies (110147, part of Halifax PLC in Carmerthen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21T79 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and T79 identifies the branch South Wales Agencies (110147.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21T79 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21T79 with the recipient before sending.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T79?
HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T79 is South Wales Agencies (110147. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21T79.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.