SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMADL
BBKUBHBMADL belongs to Bbk in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBKUBHBMADL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBKUBHBM |
| Branch code | ADL |
| Bank | Bbk |
| Branch | Adliya Branch |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
The way the Bbk SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBKU 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.
- ADL 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 is behind BIC BBKUBHBMADL?
BBKUBHBMADL identifies Adliya Branch, a branch or department of Bbk in Manama, Bahrain. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BBKUBHBM instead of BBKUBHBMADL?
BBKUBHBM points to the main office of Bbk, while BBKUBHBMADL points to Adliya Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BBKUBHBMADL if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bbk?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMADL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Bbk in Bahrain?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bahrain with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BBKUBHBMADL mean?
BBKU is the bank code of Bbk, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and ADL is the code of the department Adliya Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bbk?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.