SWIFT/BIC code HCONGHA10A2
HCONGHA10A2 belongs to Bank For Housing and Construction in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HCONGHA10A2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HCONGHA1 |
| Branch code | 0A2 |
| Bank | Bank For Housing and Construction |
| Branch | Foreign Branch |
| City | Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
How the Bank For Housing and Construction SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HCON Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0A2 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 uses BIC HCONGHA10A2?
HCONGHA10A2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foreign Branch, part of Bank For Housing and Construction in Accra, Ghana. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank For Housing and Construction?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Ghana with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HCONGHA1 instead of HCONGHA10A2?
HCONGHA1 points to the main office of Bank For Housing and Construction, while HCONGHA10A2 is Foreign Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HCONGHA10A2.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank For Housing and Construction?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HCONGHA10A2, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Ghana is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank For Housing and Construction?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Bank For Housing and Construction have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank For Housing and Construction in Ghana. All of them are listed on the page of Bank For Housing and Construction.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.