SWIFT/BIC code WDMEAEA1XXX
WDMEAEA1XXX belongs to HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WDMEAEA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WDMEAEA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
How the HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WDME Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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 bank uses SWIFT code WDMEAEA1XXX?
The code WDMEAEA1XXX belongs to the main office of HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited.
Are WDMEAEA1 and WDMEAEA1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WDMEAEA1 is the short version of WDMEAEA1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited in Dubai.
Does HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WDMEAEA1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited in United Arab Emirates, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter WDMEAEA1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WDMEAEA1XXX against the details from HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WDMEAEA1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in WDMEAEA1XXX stand for?
WDME is the institution code of HSBC Financial Services (Middle East) Limited, AE stands for United Arab Emirates, A1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.