SWIFT/BIC code HBMEKWKWXXX
HBMEKWKWXXX belongs to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Kuwait, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HBMEKWKWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HBMEKWKW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Middle East Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kuwait |
| Country | Kuwait |
The way 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:
- HBME Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KW 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 is behind SWIFT code HBMEKWKWXXX?
HBMEKWKWXXX identifies the head office of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Kuwait, Kuwait. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited.
Is HBMEKWKW and HBMEKWKWXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HBMEKWKW is the short version of HBMEKWKWXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Kuwait.
What do the letters in HBMEKWKWXXX mean?
HBME is the institution code of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, KW stands for Kuwait, KW is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Bank Middle East Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HBMEKWKWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kuwait is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Kuwait?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to HSBC Bank Middle East Limited in Kuwait?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Kuwait with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.