SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMSUW
BBKUBHBMSUW belongs to Bbk in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBKUBHBMSUW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBKUBHBM |
| Branch code | SUW |
| Bank | Bbk |
| Branch | Suq Waqif 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.
- SUW 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BBKUBHBMSUW?
The code BBKUBHBMSUW belongs to Suq Waqif Branch, a branch or department 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 BBKUBHBMSUW?
BBKUBHBM is the main office of Bbk, while BBKUBHBMSUW is Suq Waqif Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BBKUBHBMSUW if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BBKUBHBMSUW mean?
BBKU is the bank code of Bbk, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the location code and SUW identifies the department Suq Waqif Branch.
Does Bbk have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 24 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bbk in Bahrain. All of them are listed on the page of Bbk.
How long does a transfer to Bbk take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bbk?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBKUBHBMSUW, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahrain uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.