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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T88

HLFXGB21T88 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southall, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T88

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T88
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT88
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSouthall
CitySouthall
CountryUnited 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.
T88 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 BIC HLFXGB21T88?

HLFXGB21T88 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southall, a unit of Halifax PLC in Southall, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21T88 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and T88 is the code of the department Southall.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21T88 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21T88.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21T88 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21T88 with the recipient before sending.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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