SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y17
HLFXGB21Y17 belongs to Halifax PLC in Barnsley, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y17 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y17 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Wombwell |
| City | Barnsley |
| 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.
- Y17 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 is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21Y17?
HLFXGB21Y17 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wombwell, a unit of Halifax PLC in Barnsley, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y17 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y17 identifies the branch Wombwell.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y17 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21Y17.
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.
Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y17?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y17 points to Wombwell. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21Y17 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.