SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y20
HLFXGB21Y20 belongs to Halifax PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y20 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y20 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 114882 |
| City | Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| Country | United 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.
- Y20 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y20?
HLFXGB21Y20 identifies Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 114882, part of Halifax PLC in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21Y20 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Y20 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y20 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Y20.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y20 stand for?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y20 identifies the department Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 114882.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.