SWIFT/BIC code BBMEAEADDIF
BBMEAEADDIF belongs to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBMEAEADDIF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBMEAEAD |
| Branch code | DIF |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Middle East Limited |
| Branch | Difc Branch |
| City | Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
The way 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.
- DIF 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/BIC code BBMEAEADDIF?
The code BBMEAEADDIF belongs to Difc Branch, a unit of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BBMEAEADDIF mean?
BBME is the bank code of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the location code and DIF identifies the branch Difc Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BBMEAEADDIF, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use BBMEAEADDIF with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BBMEAEADDIF against the details from HSBC Bank Middle East Limited before sending.
Does HSBC Bank Middle East Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in United Arab Emirates. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.