SWIFT/BIC code BOFAHKHXSEC
BOFAHKHXSEC belongs to Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAHKHXSEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAHKHX |
| Branch code | SEC |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SEC 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 BOFAHKHXSEC?
BOFAHKHXSEC identifies Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong, part of Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BOFAHKHXSEC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFAHKHXSEC against the details from Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong before sending.
Can I use BOFAHKHX instead of BOFAHKHXSEC?
BOFAHKHX points to the main office of Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong, while BOFAHKHXSEC is Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFAHKHXSEC.
What do the letters in BOFAHKHXSEC mean?
BOFA is the institution 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 SEC identifies the department Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong.
Has Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.