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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y61

HLFXGB21Y61 belongs to Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y61

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y61
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY61
BankHalifax PLC
BranchHalifax Savings (115207
CityHalifax
CountryUnited 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.
Y61 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 BIC HLFXGB21Y61?

The code HLFXGB21Y61 belongs to Halifax Savings (115207, a unit of Halifax PLC in Halifax, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Y61 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Y61 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Halifax PLC in United Kingdom?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y61 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y61 identifies the department Halifax Savings (115207.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y61?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y61 is Halifax Savings (115207. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Y61.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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