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SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Y75

HLFXGB21Y75 belongs to Halifax PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

HLFXGB21Y75

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHLFXGB21Y75
8-character codeHLFXGB21
Branch codeY75
BankHalifax PLC
BranchAberdeen 52-54 Union Street (115250
CityAberdeen
CountryUnited Kingdom

The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
Y75 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 HLFXGB21Y75?

The code HLFXGB21Y75 belongs to Aberdeen 52-54 Union Street (115250, a unit of Halifax PLC in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in HLFXGB21Y75 mean?

HLFX is the institution code of Halifax PLC, GB stands for United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Y75 is the code of the department Aberdeen 52-54 Union Street (115250.

Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Y75?

HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Y75 points to Aberdeen 52-54 Union Street (115250. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HLFXGB21Y75.

Do I need HLFXGB21Y75 to send euros to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21Y75.

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 1–3 business days.

What happens if I enter HLFXGB21Y75 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HLFXGB21Y75 with the recipient before you confirm.

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