SWIFT/BIC code BACOARBAXXX
BACOARBAXXX belongs to HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACOARBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACOARBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Argentina SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
The way 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).
- BA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC BACOARBAXXX?
The code BACOARBAXXX belongs to the headquarters of HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Use it when a payment to HSBC Bank Argentina SA does not need a specific branch.
Are BACOARBA and BACOARBAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BACOARBA is the 8-character version of BACOARBAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Buenos Aires.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Argentina SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BACOARBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Argentina uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BACOARBAXXX stand for?
BACO is the bank code of HSBC Bank Argentina SA, AR is the ISO code of Argentina, BA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Argentina SA take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does HSBC Bank Argentina SA have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 35 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Argentina SA in Argentina. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank Argentina SA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.