SWIFT/BIC code ARABBHBMTSU
ARABBHBMTSU belongs to Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ARABBHBMTSU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ARABBHBM |
| Branch code | TSU |
| Bank | Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) |
| Branch | Trade Services Unit |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- TSU 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 uses BIC ARABBHBMTSU?
ARABBHBMTSU identifies Trade Services Unit, part of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama, Bahrain. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu)?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ARABBHBMTSU, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of ARABBHBMTSU stand for?
ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu), BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and TSU is the code of the department Trade Services Unit.
What happens if I enter ARABBHBMTSU incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ARABBHBMTSU against the details from Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) before you confirm.
Can I use ARABBHBM instead of ARABBHBMTSU?
ARABBHBM points to the head office of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu), while ARABBHBMTSU is Trade Services Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ARABBHBMTSU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.