SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB31Y54
HLFXGB31Y54 belongs to Halifax (All UK Retail Offices) in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB31Y54 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB31 |
| Branch code | Y54 |
| Bank | Halifax (All UK Retail Offices) |
| Branch | Oxford Sales and Advice Centre |
| City | Oxford |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax (All UK Retail Offices) 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).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- Y54 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 is behind BIC HLFXGB31Y54?
HLFXGB31Y54 identifies Oxford Sales and Advice Centre, a branch or department of Halifax (All UK Retail Offices) in Oxford, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HLFXGB31Y54 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB31Y54.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax (All UK Retail Offices) 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.
Has Halifax (All UK Retail Offices) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Halifax (All UK Retail Offices) in United Kingdom, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HLFXGB31Y54 mean?
HLFX is the institution code of Halifax (All UK Retail Offices), GB stands for United Kingdom, 31 is the code for the city or region and Y54 is the code of the branch Oxford Sales and Advice Centre.
What happens if I enter HLFXGB31Y54 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HLFXGB31Y54 against the details from Halifax (All UK Retail Offices) before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.