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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y73

HLFXGB21Y73 belongs to Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y73

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y73
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY73
BankHalifax PLC
BranchPostal Account
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.
Y73 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/BIC code HLFXGB21Y73?

HLFXGB21Y73 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Postal Account, a unit of Halifax PLC in Leeds, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in British Pound with transfer services before you send.

Do I need HLFXGB21Y73 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need HLFXGB21Y73.

How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y73 mean?

HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y73 is the code of the branch Postal Account.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y73?

HLFXGB21 points to the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y73 points to Postal Account. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Y73.

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