SWIFT/BIC code BACOARB10BD
BACOARB10BD belongs to HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACOARB10BD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACOARB1 |
| Branch code | 0BD |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Argentina SA |
| Branch | Belgrano Branch |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
The way 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.
- 0BD 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 is behind BIC BACOARB10BD?
BACOARB10BD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Belgrano Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BACOARB1 instead of BACOARB10BD?
BACOARB1 is the main office of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, while BACOARB10BD points to Belgrano Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BACOARB10BD if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Bank Argentina SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BACOARB10BD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Argentina uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Argentina SA take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does HSBC Bank Argentina SA have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Argentina, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BACOARB10BD stand for?
BACO is the institution code of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, AR stands for Argentina, B1 is the code for the city or region and 0BD is the code of the branch Belgrano Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.