SWIFT/BIC code ABIBBHBMXXX
ABIBBHBMXXX belongs to Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABIBBHBMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABIBBHBM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
The way the Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABIB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BM 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code ABIBBHBMXXX?
The code ABIBBHBMXXX belongs to the main office of Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed in Manama, Bahrain. It is the code to use when a payment to Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed does not need a specific branch.
Are ABIBBHBM and ABIBBHBMXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ABIBBHBM is the short version of ABIBBHBMXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed in Manama.
What do the letters in ABIBBHBMXXX mean?
ABIB is the bank code of Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABIBBHBMXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed take in Bahrain?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Al Baraka Islamic Bank B.s.c Closed?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bahrain with transfer services 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.