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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y12

HLFXGB21Y12 belongs to Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y12

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y12
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY12
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWollaton (Hps
CityNottingham
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way 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.
Y12 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 SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y12?

HLFXGB21Y12 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wollaton (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

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

Do I need HLFXGB21Y12 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Y12.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y12?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y12 is Wollaton (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21Y12 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y12 stand for?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y12 identifies the branch Wollaton (Hps.

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