SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMCMK
BBKUBHBMCMK belongs to Bbk in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBKUBHBMCMK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBKUBHBM |
| Branch code | CMK |
| Bank | Bbk |
| Branch | Central Market Branch |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the Bbk SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- CMK 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMCMK?
BBKUBHBMCMK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Market Branch, a branch or department of Bbk in Manama, Bahrain. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BBKUBHBMCMK incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BBKUBHBMCMK against the details from Bbk before sending.
Can I use BBKUBHBM instead of BBKUBHBMCMK?
BBKUBHBM is the head office of Bbk, while BBKUBHBMCMK is Central Market Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BBKUBHBMCMK if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BBKUBHBMCMK mean?
BBKU is the bank code of Bbk, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the location code and CMK identifies the department Central Market Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bbk?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMCMK, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Bbk have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bbk in Bahrain, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bbk.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.