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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y06

HLFXGB21Y06 belongs to Halifax PLC in Witham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y06

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y06
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY06
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWitham (110857
CityWitham
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
Y06 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21Y06?

HLFXGB21Y06 identifies Witham (110857, a unit of Halifax PLC in Witham, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y06 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y06 is the code of the branch Witham (110857.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.

Do I need HLFXGB21Y06 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21Y06.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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