SWIFT/BIC code BOFAHKHUXXX
BOFAHKHUXXX belongs to Banc of America Securities Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAHKHUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAHKHU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banc of America Securities Asia Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
The way the Banc of America Securities Asia Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HU 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
What bank is behind BIC BOFAHKHUXXX?
BOFAHKHUXXX identifies the main office of Banc of America Securities Asia Limited in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. It is the code to use when a payment to Banc of America Securities Asia Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banc of America Securities Asia Limited in Hong Kong SAR China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use BOFAHKHUXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFAHKHUXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BOFAHKHUXXX stand for?
BOFA is the bank code of Banc of America Securities Asia Limited, HK stands for Hong Kong SAR China, HU is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banc of America Securities Asia Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAHKHUXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is BOFAHKHU and BOFAHKHUXXX the same code?
Yes. BOFAHKHU is the 8-character version of BOFAHKHUXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Banc of America Securities Asia Limited in Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.