SWIFT Code BBMEBHBX — HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST, MANAMA

About SWIFT Code BBMEBHBX — HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST, MANAMA

SWIFT code BBMEBHBX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST in MANAMA, Bahrain. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST for all outward international remittances from MANAMA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BBMEBHBX

The code BBMEBHBX follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BBMEBHBX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code BBMEBHBX with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST, MANAMA must provide SWIFT code BBMEBHBX. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code BBMEBHBX for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST →

How SWIFT Code BBMEBHBX Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BBMEBHBX and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BBMEBHBX

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BBMEBHBX uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MANAMA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Bahrain.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BBMEBHBX directly with HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST's MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.