SWIFT/BIC code ARABBHBMXXX

ARABBHBMXXX belongs to Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama, Bahrain.

ARABBHBMXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeARABBHBMXXX
8-character codeARABBHBM
Branch codeXXX
BankArab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu)
BranchHead office
CityManama
CountryBahrain

The way 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.
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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ARABBHBMXXX?

ARABBHBMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama, Bahrain. Use it when a payment to Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I enter ARABBHBMXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ARABBHBMXXX with the recipient before sending.

Are ARABBHBM and ARABBHBMXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. ARABBHBM is the short version of ARABBHBMXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama.

How long does it take to send money to Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Bahrain?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Has Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Bahrain. All of them are listed on the page of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu).

What do the letters in ARABBHBMXXX mean?

ARAB is the bank code of Arab Bank PLC, Offshore Banking Unit (Obu), BH stands for Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region 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.