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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U39

HLFXGB21U39 belongs to Halifax PLC in Barnsley, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21U39

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21U39
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeU39
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSouth Yorkshire Agencies (110802
CityBarnsley
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.
U39 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

What bank uses BIC HLFXGB21U39?

The code HLFXGB21U39 belongs to South Yorkshire Agencies (110802, a unit of Halifax PLC in Barnsley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use HLFXGB21U39 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U39 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21U39 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to 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 HLFXGB21U39.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U39?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U39 is South Yorkshire Agencies (110802. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21U39.

Does Halifax PLC have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

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