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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y65

HLFXGB21Y65 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y65

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y65
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY65
BankHalifax PLC
BranchInternet Banking Halifax (116414
CityLeeds
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.
Y65 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 branch uses SWIFT code HLFXGB21Y65?

HLFXGB21Y65 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Internet Banking Halifax (116414, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

Do I need HLFXGB21Y65 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HLFXGB21Y65.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y65?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y65 points to Internet Banking Halifax (116414. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Y65.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Y65 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Y65 against the details from Halifax PLC before sending.

Has Halifax PLC got other 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. 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.