SWIFT/BIC code BBMEAEADBDU
BBMEAEADBDU belongs to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBMEAEADBDU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBMEAEAD |
| Branch code | BDU |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Middle East Limited |
| Branch | Securities Brokerage |
| City | Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the HSBC Bank Middle East Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBME Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AD Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BDU 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BBMEAEADBDU?
BBMEAEADBDU identifies Securities Brokerage, a unit of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBMEAEADBDU, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BBMEAEAD instead of BBMEAEADBDU?
BBMEAEAD points to the head office of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, while BBMEAEADBDU is Securities Brokerage. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BBMEAEADBDU if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited take in United Arab Emirates?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BBMEAEADBDU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BBMEAEADBDU against the details from HSBC Bank Middle East Limited before you confirm.
Has HSBC Bank Middle East Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in United Arab Emirates. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.