SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y60
HLFXGB21Y60 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Y60 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Y60 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Halifax Savings (118175 |
| City | Halifax |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How 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.
- Y60 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 uses BIC HLFXGB21Y60?
HLFXGB21Y60 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Halifax Savings (118175, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y60?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y60 is Halifax Savings (118175. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HLFXGB21Y60 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Y60 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Y60 against the details from Halifax PLC before you confirm.
Do I need HLFXGB21Y60 to send euros to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Y60.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Has Halifax PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2433 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax PLC in United Kingdom. All of them are listed on the page of Halifax PLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.