SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y50
HLFXGB21Y50 belongs to Halifax PLC in York, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y50 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y50 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | York Parliament Street |
| City | York |
| 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.
- Y50 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21Y50?
HLFXGB21Y50 identifies York Parliament Street, part of Halifax PLC in York, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y50?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y50 is York Parliament Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Y50.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y50 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Y50.
Does Halifax PLC have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y50 mean?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the code for the city or region and Y50 is the code of the branch York Parliament Street.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.