SWIFT/BIC code BACOARB10B3
BACOARB10B3 belongs to HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Rosario, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACOARB10B3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACOARB1 |
| Branch code | 0B3 |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Argentina SA |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rosario |
| Country | Argentina |
How the HSBC Bank Argentina SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BACO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0B3 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 SWIFT code BACOARB10B3?
BACOARB10B3 is the SWIFT/BIC code of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, a unit of HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Rosario, Argentina. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Argentina?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Argentina with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BACOARB10B3 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BACOARB10B3 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BACOARB10B3 mean?
BACO is the institution code of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, AR is the ISO code of Argentina, B1 is the code for the city or region and 0B3 identifies the branch HSBC Bank Argentina SA.
Can I use BACOARB1 instead of BACOARB10B3?
BACOARB1 points to the main office of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, while BACOARB10B3 is HSBC Bank Argentina SA. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BACOARB10B3 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Argentina SA?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BACOARB10B3, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Argentina is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.