SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T81
HLFXGB21T81 belongs to Halifax PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21T81 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | T81 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | South Wales Agencies (111683 |
| City | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- T81 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 HLFXGB21T81?
HLFXGB21T81 identifies South Wales Agencies (111683, part of Halifax PLC in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T81?
HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T81 points to South Wales Agencies (111683. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21T81.
What does each part of HLFXGB21T81 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 T81 identifies the branch South Wales Agencies (111683.
Do I need HLFXGB21T81 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21T81.
Has Halifax PLC got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.