SWIFT/BIC code HCONGHA1XXX
HCONGHA1XXX belongs to Bank For Housing and Construction in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HCONGHA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HCONGHA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank For Housing and Construction |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
The way the Bank For Housing and Construction SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HCONGHA1XXX?
HCONGHA1XXX identifies the head office of Bank For Housing and Construction in Accra, Ghana. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank For Housing and Construction.
What happens if I use HCONGHA1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HCONGHA1XXX against the details from Bank For Housing and Construction before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Is HCONGHA1 and HCONGHA1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HCONGHA1 is the short version of HCONGHA1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank For Housing and Construction in Accra.
How long does it take to send money to Bank For Housing and Construction?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank For Housing and Construction?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HCONGHA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ghana is not part of SEPA, 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.