SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y45
HLFXGB21Y45 belongs to Halifax PLC in Yeovil, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y45 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y45 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Yeovil (110879 |
| City | Yeovil |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way 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.
- Y45 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y45?
HLFXGB21Y45 identifies Yeovil (110879, a unit of Halifax PLC in Yeovil, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Y45 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Y45 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
What does each part of HLFXGB21Y45 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y45 is the code of the department Yeovil (110879.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y45?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y45 points to Yeovil (110879. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Y45.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y45 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Y45.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.