SWIFT/BIC code HAFEGB21XXX
HAFEGB21XXX belongs to Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HAFEGB21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HAFEGB21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HAFE 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.
- XXX 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 uses BIC HAFEGB21XXX?
HAFEGB21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD in London, United Kingdom. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD.
How long does it take to send money to Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD in United Kingdom?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HAFEGB21XXX for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need HAFEGB21XXX.
Are HAFEGB21 and HAFEGB21XXX the same code?
Yes. HAFEGB21 is the 8-character version of HAFEGB21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD in London.
What is the best way to send money to Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD in United Kingdom?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in HAFEGB21XXX stand for?
HAFE is the institution code of Hydra Associates Financial Services LTD, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.