SWIFT/BIC code BOFAHKHXSWP
BOFAHKHXSWP belongs to Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAHKHXSWP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAHKHX |
| Branch code | SWP |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong |
| Branch | Boa Securities Asia |
| 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.
- SWP 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 uses SWIFT code BOFAHKHXSWP?
BOFAHKHXSWP identifies Boa Securities Asia, part of Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAHKHXSWP, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of BOFAHKHXSWP 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 location code and SWP is the code of the department Boa Securities Asia.
Can I use BOFAHKHX instead of BOFAHKHXSWP?
BOFAHKHX points to the head office of Bank of America, N.a. Hong Kong, while BOFAHKHXSWP points to Boa Securities Asia. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BOFAHKHXSWP if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.