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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y55

HLFXGB21Y55 belongs to Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y55

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y55
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY55
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPb Edinburgh (114955
CityEdinburgh
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.
Y55 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 code HLFXGB21Y55?

The code HLFXGB21Y55 belongs to Pb Edinburgh (114955, part of Halifax PLC in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y55?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y55 is Pb Edinburgh (114955. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21Y55 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need HLFXGB21Y55 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Y55.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Y55 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Y55 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.