SWIFT/BIC code ASCMBHBMXXX
ASCMBHBMXXX belongs to Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASCMBHBMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASCMBHBM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ASCM 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 uses BIC ASCMBHBMXXX?
ASCMBHBMXXX identifies the main office of Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch in Manama, Bahrain. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch.
Are ASCMBHBM and ASCMBHBMXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ASCMBHBM is the short version of ASCMBHBMXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch in Manama.
What does each part of ASCMBHBMXXX stand for?
ASCM is the institution code of Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch, BH stands for Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ASCMBHBMXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ASCMBHBMXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Askari Bank Limited, Bahrain Branch in Bahrain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.