SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y31
HLFXGB21Y31 belongs to Halifax PLC in Worthing, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y31 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y31 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Worthing - 111053 |
| City | Worthing |
| 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.
- Y31 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 HLFXGB21Y31?
The code HLFXGB21Y31 belongs to Worthing - 111053, a unit of Halifax PLC in Worthing, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y31 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Y31.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y31 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y31 is the code of the branch Worthing - 111053.
Has Halifax PLC got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.