SWIFT/BIC code ABLWBHBMXXX
ABLWBHBMXXX belongs to Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABLWBHBMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABLWBHBM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
The way the Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABLW 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
Which institution uses SWIFT code ABLWBHBMXXX?
ABLWBHBMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch in Manama, Bahrain. It is the code to use when a payment to Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch does not need a specific branch.
Are ABLWBHBM and ABLWBHBMXXX the same code?
Yes. ABLWBHBM is the short version of ABLWBHBMXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch in Manama.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch in Bahrain?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Bahrain with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ABLWBHBMXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch in Bahrain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABLWBHBMXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ABLWBHBMXXX mean?
ABLW is the bank code of Allied Bank Limited, Wholesale Banking Branch, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.