SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMMAX
BBKUBHBMMAX belongs to Bbk in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBKUBHBMMAX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBKUBHBM |
| Branch code | MAX |
| Bank | Bbk |
| Branch | Credimax |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
The way 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.
- MAX 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 BBKUBHBMMAX?
The code BBKUBHBMMAX belongs to Credimax, part of Bbk in Manama, Bahrain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BBKUBHBM instead of BBKUBHBMMAX?
BBKUBHBM is the main office of Bbk, while BBKUBHBMMAX is Credimax. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BBKUBHBMMAX.
Has Bbk got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bbk in Bahrain. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bbk take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of BBKUBHBMMAX mean?
BBKU is the institution code of Bbk, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and MAX is the code of the branch Credimax.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bbk?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMMAX, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.