SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y40
HLFXGB21Y40 belongs to Halifax PLC in Yarm, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y40 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y40 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Yarm |
| City | Yarm |
| 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.
- Y40 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/BIC code HLFXGB21Y40?
HLFXGB21Y40 identifies Yarm, a unit of Halifax PLC in Yarm, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y40 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y40 is the code of the branch Yarm.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21Y40 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB21Y40 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y40?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y40 is Yarm. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21Y40 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in British Pound with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y40 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Y40.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.