SWIFT/BIC code BBMEQAQXXXX
BBMEQAQXXXX belongs to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBMEQAQXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBMEQAQX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Middle East Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
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.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- QX 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
Which institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BBMEQAQXXXX?
BBMEQAQXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Doha, Qatar. Use it when a payment to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Qatar?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Qatar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are BBMEQAQX and BBMEQAQXXXX the same code?
Yes. BBMEQAQX is the short version of BBMEQAQXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Doha.
Does HSBC Bank Middle East Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BBMEQAQXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Qatar, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in BBMEQAQXXXX mean?
BBME is the bank code of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, QA stands for Qatar, QX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBMEQAQXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Qatar uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.