SWIFT/BIC code ARABBHBMINV
ARABBHBMINV belongs to Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABBHBMINV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABBHBM |
| Branch code | INV |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) |
| Branch | Payments Investigations |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ARAB 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.
- INV 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code ARABBHBMINV?
ARABBHBMINV identifies Payments Investigations, part of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama, Bahrain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARABBHBMINV, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu)?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Bahrain, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use ARABBHBM instead of ARABBHBMINV?
ARABBHBM points to the main office of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu), while ARABBHBMINV points to Payments Investigations. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ARABBHBMINV if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ARABBHBMINV mean?
ARAB is the institution code of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu), BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the location code and INV is the code of the department Payments Investigations.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.