Ipswich · IP postcode area
Private hire operators wanted across the IP postcode area
Join the BA Transfer Network in the IP Postcode Area
The IP postcode area covers Ipswich, Bury Saint Edmunds, Stowmarket, and Thetford in Suffolk and Norfolk. BA Transfer is recruiting licensed private hire operators across it. Apply or sign in through the BA Transfer Supplier Portal.
Apply or sign in at the Supplier Portal
Complete the application form with your company and licence details. Once you are approved, sign in to the portal to manage your jobs; settlements run weekly.
The IP postcode area, encompassing towns such as Ipswich, Bury Saint Edmunds, and Thetford, extends across parts of Suffolk and Norfolk. With proximity to airports like Norwich and Stansted, it offers strategic opportunities for private hire operators. BA Transfer, a London-based airport transfer company, is seeking to partner with licensed operators in this region.
Licensed private hire operator companies can join the BA Transfer network by applying through the Supplier Portal. The process involves completing an application form with company and licence details. Once approved, operators can sign in to manage jobs, with settlements processed weekly. Commercial terms are tailored individually with each operator.
Coverage and districts
- IP1–IP10: Ipswich
- IP11: Felixstowe
- IP12–IP13: Woodbridge
- IP14: Stowmarket
- IP15: Aldeburgh
- IP16: Leiston
- IP17: Saxmundham
- IP18: Southwold
- IP19: Halesworth
- IP20: Harleston
- IP21, IP23: Eye
- IP22: Diss
- IP24–IP26: Thetford
- IP27: Brandon
- IP28–IP33: Bury Saint Edmunds
Local authority areas that include IP postcodes: Babergh, Breckland, East Cambridgeshire, East Suffolk, Ipswich, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Mid Suffolk, South Norfolk, West Suffolk.
Nearest airports to the area: Norwich (about 37 miles), Stansted (about 64 miles), Southend (about 69 miles).
Choose your town
Ipswich
IP1–IP10 · Suffolk
Stansted
Felixstowe
IP11 · Suffolk
Southend · Stansted
Woodbridge
IP12–IP13 · Suffolk
Norwich · Southend
Stowmarket
IP14 · Suffolk
Norwich · Stansted
Aldeburgh
IP15 · Suffolk
Norwich · Southend
Leiston
IP16 · Suffolk
Norwich · Southend
Saxmundham
IP17 · Suffolk
Norwich · Southend
Southwold
IP18 · Suffolk
Norwich · Southend
Halesworth
IP19 · Suffolk
Norwich · Stansted
Harleston
IP20 · Norfolk
Norwich · Stansted
Eye
IP21, IP23 · Suffolk
Norwich · Stansted
Diss
IP22 · Suffolk
Norwich · Stansted
Thetford
IP24–IP26 · Norfolk
Norwich · Stansted
Brandon
IP27 · Suffolk
Norwich · Stansted
Bury Saint Edmunds
IP28–IP33 · Suffolk
Stansted · Norwich
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Operator questions
Which towns and postcode districts does the IP postcode area cover?
The IP postcode area (Ipswich) covers Bury Saint Edmunds (IP28, IP29, IP30, IP31, IP32 and IP33), Ipswich (IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, IP5, IP6, IP7, IP8, IP9 and IP10), Stowmarket (IP14), Brandon (IP27), Felixstowe (IP11), Woodbridge (IP12 and IP13), Thetford (IP24, IP25 and IP26), Diss (IP22), Eye (IP21 and IP23), Saxmundham (IP17), Aldeburgh (IP15), Harleston (IP20), Leiston (IP16), Halesworth (IP19), Southwold (IP18).
Which councils' areas include IP postcodes?
Local authority areas that include IP postcodes are Babergh, Breckland, East Cambridgeshire, East Suffolk, Ipswich, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Mid Suffolk, South Norfolk and West Suffolk. A private hire operator is licensed by the council for the area where it is based.
Who can apply to join the BA Transfer network?
Licensed private hire operator companies can apply. BA Transfer seeks partnerships with operators who hold valid private hire licences to expand its network.
How do I apply through the Supplier Portal?
You can apply by completing the application form on the Supplier Portal. Provide your company and licence details to begin the approval process.
What licence is needed to join?
A valid private hire operator licence is required. BA Transfer partners exclusively with operators who hold the necessary local authority licences.
Can I keep my own customers and brand?
Yes, you keep your own customers and brand. Joining the BA Transfer network allows you to take additional jobs while maintaining your existing business identity.
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