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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y14

HLFXGB21Y14 belongs to Halifax PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y14

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y14
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY14
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWolverhampton (Hps
CityWolverhampton
CountryUnited Kingdom

How 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.
Y14 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 bank uses BIC HLFXGB21Y14?

HLFXGB21Y14 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wolverhampton (Hps, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y14 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y14 is the code of the department Wolverhampton (Hps.

Has Halifax PLC got 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.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y14?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y14 is Wolverhampton (Hps. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21Y14 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.