SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21J62
HLFXGB21J62 belongs to Halifax PLC in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21J62 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | J62 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Gt Yarmouth 27 Market Pl |
| City | Great Yarmouth |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- J62 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 HLFXGB21J62?
HLFXGB21J62 identifies Gt Yarmouth 27 Market Pl, a unit of Halifax PLC in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21J62 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21J62 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21J62 for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21J62.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21J62 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and J62 is the code of the branch Gt Yarmouth 27 Market Pl.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.