SWIFT/BIC code HCOLCOBBXXX
HCOLCOBBXXX belongs to Hocol S.A. in Bogota, Colombia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HCOLCOBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HCOLCOBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hocol S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bogota |
| Country | Colombia |
How the Hocol S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HCOL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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 bank is behind SWIFT code HCOLCOBBXXX?
HCOLCOBBXXX identifies the main office of Hocol S.A. in Bogota, Colombia. Use it when a payment to Hocol S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hocol S.A.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Colombia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter HCOLCOBBXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HCOLCOBBXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Hocol S.A. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HCOLCOBBXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Hocol S.A. in Colombia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of HCOLCOBBXXX stand for?
HCOL is the bank code of Hocol S.A., CO stands for Colombia, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Hocol S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HCOLCOBBXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Colombia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.