SWIFT/BIC code BATSBHB1XXX
BATSBHB1XXX belongs to British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c. in Hidd, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSBHB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSBHB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hidd |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 bank uses BIC BATSBHB1XXX?
The code BATSBHB1XXX belongs to the headquarters of British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c. in Hidd, Bahrain. It is the code to use when a payment to British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of BATSBHB1XXX mean?
BATS is the bank code of British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c., BH stands for Bahrain, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BATSBHB1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c. in Bahrain?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Are BATSBHB1 and BATSBHB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BATSBHB1 is the short version of BATSBHB1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c. in Hidd.
What happens if I enter BATSBHB1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BATSBHB1XXX against the details from British American Tobacco Middle East S.p.c. before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.