SWIFT/BIC code BBDABMHMCTS
BBDABMHMCTS belongs to HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBDABMHMCTS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBDABMHM |
| Branch code | CTS |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited |
| Branch | Corporate Trust Services |
| City | Hamilton |
| Country | Bermuda |
The way the HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBDA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CTS 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 BBDABMHMCTS?
The code BBDABMHMCTS belongs to Corporate Trust Services, a unit of HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited in Hamilton, Bermuda. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BBDABMHMCTS stand for?
BBDA is the institution code of HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited, BM stands for Bermuda, HM is the code for the city or region and CTS is the code of the department Corporate Trust Services.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBDABMHMCTS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bermuda uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited in Bermuda?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited in Bermuda, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BBDABMHMCTS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BBDABMHMCTS against the details from HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.