SWIFT/BIC code BACOARB10BQ
BACOARB10BQ belongs to HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACOARB10BQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACOARB1 |
| Branch code | 0BQ |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Argentina SA |
| Branch | Palermo Branch |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| 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.
- 0BQ 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BACOARB10BQ?
The code BACOARB10BQ belongs to Palermo Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank Argentina SA have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 do the letters in BACOARB10BQ mean?
BACO is the bank code of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, AR is the ISO code of Argentina, B1 is the code for the city or region and 0BQ is the code of the branch Palermo Branch.
What happens if I use BACOARB10BQ incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BACOARB10BQ against the details from HSBC Bank Argentina SA before sending.
Can I use BACOARB1 instead of BACOARB10BQ?
BACOARB1 is the main office of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, while BACOARB10BQ is Palermo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BACOARB10BQ if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Argentina SA take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.