SWIFT/BIC code BBMEBHBXXXX
BBMEBHBXXXX belongs to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBMEBHBXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBMEBHBX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Middle East Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
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.
- BH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BX 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BBMEBHBXXXX?
The code BBMEBHBXXXX belongs to the headquarters of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Manama, Bahrain. Use it when a payment to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does HSBC Bank Middle East Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Bahrain, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited.
Are BBMEBHBX and BBMEBHBXXXX the same code?
Yes. BBMEBHBX is the short version of BBMEBHBXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Manama.
What happens if I use BBMEBHBXXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BBMEBHBXXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBMEBHBXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BBMEBHBXXXX mean?
BBME is the bank code of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, BH stands for Bahrain, BX is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.