SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y07
HLFXGB21Y07 belongs to Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y07 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y07 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Withington (Hea |
| City | Manchester |
| 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.
- Y07 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21Y07?
HLFXGB21Y07 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Withington (Hea, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21Y07 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Y07 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of HLFXGB21Y07 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y07 identifies the department Withington (Hea.
Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y07 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. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21Y07.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.