SWIFT/BIC code HOBTBSNSXXX
HOBTBSNSXXX belongs to Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HOBTBSNSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HOBTBSNS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
The way the Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HOBT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NS 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 institution is behind BIC HOBTBSNSXXX?
HOBTBSNSXXX identifies the main office of Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited in Nassau, Bahamas. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HOBTBSNSXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahamas is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in HOBTBSNSXXX stand for?
HOBT is the bank code of Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited, BS stands for Bahamas, NS is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HOBTBSNSXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited in Bahamas, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Is HOBTBSNS and HOBTBSNSXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HOBTBSNS is the short version of HOBTBSNSXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Lyford International Bank and Trust Limited in Nassau.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.