SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y37
HLFXGB21Y37 belongs to Halifax PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y37 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y37 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Wrexham 53 Hope Street |
| City | Wrexham |
| 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.
- Y37 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB21Y37?
HLFXGB21Y37 identifies Wrexham 53 Hope Street, part of Halifax PLC in Wrexham, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21Y37 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21Y37 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Halifax PLC have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y37 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21Y37.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.