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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y38

HLFXGB21Y38 belongs to Halifax PLC in Manchester, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y38

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y38
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY38
BankHalifax PLC
BranchWythenshawe (110866
CityManchester
CountryUnited Kingdom

How the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
Y38 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 HLFXGB21Y38?

The code HLFXGB21Y38 belongs to Wythenshawe (110866, part of Halifax PLC in Manchester, 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?

Banks often 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.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Y38 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Y38 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Y38 stand for?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y38 identifies the department Wythenshawe (110866.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y38?

HLFXGB21 points to the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y38 points to Wythenshawe (110866. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HLFXGB21Y38 if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.