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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T91

HLFXGB21T91 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southampton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21T91

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21T91
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeT91
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSouthampton (R
CitySouthampton
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
T91 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21T91?

The code HLFXGB21T91 belongs to Southampton (R, 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 HLFXGB21T91?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T91 points to Southampton (R. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21T91 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21T91 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21T91 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21T91 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and T91 identifies the department Southampton (R.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21T91 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21T91.

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