Halifax is a British bank that has been a major player in the UK retail banking sector for over 150 years. Initially founded as a building society in 1853, Halifax now provides a wide range of financial services including savings accounts, mortgages, loans, credit cards, and insurance. It is part of the Lloyds Banking Group.
Overview
- Ticker: LLOY (LSE: LLOY)
- Routing / Sort Codes
- Swift Code: HLFXGB21F08
- Market Cap: ~ £13.8 B (part of Lloyds Banking Group)
- Founders: Originally formed by a merger of smaller building societies, including the Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society
- Alternate Names: Halifax, Halifax Bank, Halifax PLC
- Category: Public company (Part of Lloyds Banking Group)
Headquarters
- Location: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2RG, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 113 242 1984
- Website: halifax.co.uk
Accreditation & Regulation
- Accrediting bodies: Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- Valid certifications: Cyber Essentials Scheme certification for its digital banking services.
- Quality Assurance / Regulatory Status: Halifax Bank PLC is authorised as a credit institution and is regulated by the PRA and FCA as part of Lloyds Banking Group.
Customer Support
- Phone: 0345 720 3040
- Email: complaints: onlinecomplaints@halifax.co.uk
- Online Help: halifax.co.uk/help