SWIFT/BIC code BBMEAEADRKS
BBMEAEADRKS belongs to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBMEAEADRKS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBMEAEAD |
| Branch code | RKS |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Middle East Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the HSBC Bank Middle East Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- RKS 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 BIC BBMEAEADRKS?
BBMEAEADRKS identifies HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, part of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BBMEAEAD instead of BBMEAEADRKS?
BBMEAEAD is the head office of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, while BBMEAEADRKS points to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BBMEAEADRKS.
What do the letters in BBMEAEADRKS stand for?
BBME is the bank code of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the code for the city or region and RKS identifies the branch HSBC Bank Middle East Limited.
Has HSBC Bank Middle East Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in United Arab Emirates, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BBMEAEADRKS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BBMEAEADRKS against the details from HSBC Bank Middle East Limited before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBMEAEADRKS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates 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.