SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21T95
HLFXGB21T95 belongs to Halifax PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21T95 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | T95 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Southend 18/22 London Rd |
| City | Southend-On-Sea |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- T95 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 BIC HLFXGB21T95?
HLFXGB21T95 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Southend 18/22 London Rd, a unit of Halifax PLC in Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21T95 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21T95 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21T95 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21T95.
What does each part of HLFXGB21T95 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and T95 is the code of the branch Southend 18/22 London Rd.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21T95?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21T95 is Southend 18/22 London Rd. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21T95 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.