SWIFT/BIC code BOFAHKHXFIO
BOFAHKHXFIO belongs to Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAHKHXFIO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAHKHX |
| Branch code | FIO |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong |
| Branch | Fixed Income Ops |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong 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).
- HX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FIO 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 SWIFT code BOFAHKHXFIO?
BOFAHKHXFIO identifies Fixed Income Ops, a branch or department of Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAHKHXFIO, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of BOFAHKHXFIO mean?
BOFA is the bank code of Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HX is the code for the city or region and FIO identifies the department Fixed Income Ops.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use BOFAHKHXFIO incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFAHKHXFIO against the details from Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.