SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMERF
BBKUBHBMERF belongs to Bbk in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBKUBHBMERF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBKUBHBM |
| Branch code | ERF |
| Bank | Bbk |
| Branch | East Riffa Branch |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How 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.
- ERF 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 BIC BBKUBHBMERF?
BBKUBHBMERF is the SWIFT/BIC code of East Riffa Branch, part of Bbk in Manama, Bahrain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bbk take in Bahrain?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bbk?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Bahrain with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BBKUBHBMERF mean?
BBKU is the institution code of Bbk, BH stands for Bahrain, BM is the location code and ERF is the code of the department East Riffa Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bbk?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMERF, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahrain uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BBKUBHBM instead of BBKUBHBMERF?
BBKUBHBM points to the head office of Bbk, while BBKUBHBMERF points to East Riffa Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BBKUBHBMERF if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.