SWIFT/BIC Code for HSBC Mexico

HSBC Mexico uses the SWIFT code BIMEMXMMXXX. This is the primary code for most international transfers.

 

HSBC Mexico may use additional SWIFT/BIC codes for specific banking services, so confirm the right one with your recipient or with the bank directly before you send.

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BIMEMXMMXXX

HSBC’s SWIFT code, BIMEMXMMXXX, breaks down into four parts: BIME represents HSBC Mexico as the bank, MX corresponds to Mexico, MM means Mexico City, and XXX represents the head office.

HSBC Mexico SWIFT code details

Bank Name

HSBC Mexico

SWIFT/BIC codeBIMEMXMMXXX
Bank addressAv. Paseo de la Reforma 347, Col. Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06500
CityMexico City
CountryMexico
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Why do I need an HSBC Mexico SWIFT code?

A SWIFT/BIC code is the shared language banks use to recognize one another across different countries and systems. Having the right code ensures your payment reaches HSBC in Mexico.

 

Recipients can find their HSBC Mexico SWIFT code on a recent statement or through their online banking.

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How to find a local branch SWIFT code for HSBC Mexico

Obtain the details from your recipient

Ask for their HSBC Mexico account number and the SWIFT code. They can find both on a recent statement or in their HSBC Mexico online banking.

Confirm the branch SWIFT code

You may have to use a different SWIFT code for each HSBC Mexico branch. When a branch code isn’t available, the head office code BIMEMXMMXXX works for most transfers.

Submit your transfer with Western Union

Select your recipient’s bank by name, and Western Union will pair it with the correct SWIFT code. Once you enter their bank account transfer details and fund the transfer, your money is on its way.

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Understanding SWIFT codes

SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 characters long, and different sections translate to a specific meaning:

 

1 – Bank code (4 letters)

BIME represents HSBC Mexico.

 

2 – Country code (2 letters)

MX stands for Mexico.

 

3 – Location code (2 letters or numbers)

This indicates the bank’s city or regional office, MM in this case for Mexico City.

 

4 – Branch code (3 character)

This points to a specific branch. When it reads XXX, the code refers to the bank’s head office.

 

If you don’t have a branch-specific code, the primary Banco HSBC Mexico SWIFT code is BIMEMXMMXXX.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a SWIFT/BIC code for international money transfers to HSBC Mexico?

Yes. International transfers to an HSBC Mexico account cannot move forward without a SWIFT code. BIMEMXMMXXX is the primary code.

How do I find a SWIFT code for HSBC Mexico?

Ask your recipient first. HSBC Mexico customers can pull their branch SWIFT code from a recent statement or through online banking. Western Union’s bank codes guide is another helpful reference.

Do all banks in Mexico have a SWIFT code?

Not every bank in Mexico is on the SWIFT network, but most that handle international transfers are. Those outside it route cross-border payments through a correspondent bank that uses its own code. For how different bank codes are used, see our guide on SWIFT codes vs. IBANs.

Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?

Not in all cases. Larger banks often give individual branches their own SWIFT codes. When a branch code isn’t available HSBC Mexico, the head office code BIMEMXMMXXX serves as an alternate.

This content is for informational purposes only. Western Union does not require you add bank codes when performing an international money transfer.