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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y09

HLFXGB21Y09 belongs to Halifax PLC in Woking, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y09

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y09
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY09
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWoking
CityWoking
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.
Y09 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21Y09?

The code HLFXGB21Y09 belongs to Woking, a unit of Halifax PLC in Woking, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y09?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y09 is Woking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Y09.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HLFXGB21Y09 for a euro transfer 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 HLFXGB21Y09.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What does each part of HLFXGB21Y09 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y09 identifies the branch Woking.

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