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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y69

HLFXGB21Y69 belongs to Halifax PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y69

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y69
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY69
BankHalifax PLC
BranchSheffield The Moor (115205
CitySheffield
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.
Y69 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 SWIFT code HLFXGB21Y69?

HLFXGB21Y69 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sheffield The Moor (115205, a branch or department of Halifax PLC in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of HLFXGB21Y69 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y69 is the code of the department Sheffield The Moor (115205.

Has Halifax PLC got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 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.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y69?

HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y69 points to Sheffield The Moor (115205. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HLFXGB21Y69 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Y69 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Y69 with the recipient before sending.

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