SWIFT/BIC code BACOARB10BC
BACOARB10BC belongs to HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Cordoba, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACOARB10BC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACOARB1 |
| Branch code | 0BC |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Argentina SA |
| Branch | — |
| City | Cordoba |
| Country | Argentina |
How the HSBC Bank Argentina SA SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 0BC 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 BACOARB10BC?
The code BACOARB10BC belongs to HSBC Bank Argentina SA, a branch or department of HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Cordoba, Argentina. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Argentina SA take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Argentina SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BACOARB10BC, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Argentina is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BACOARB10BC mean?
BACO is the institution code of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, AR stands for Argentina, B1 is the location code and 0BC is the code of the department HSBC Bank Argentina SA.
What happens if I use BACOARB10BC incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BACOARB10BC with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BACOARB1 instead of BACOARB10BC?
BACOARB1 points to the head office of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, while BACOARB10BC points to HSBC Bank Argentina SA. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BACOARB10BC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.