SWIFT/BIC code BBKUINBBXXX
BBKUINBBXXX belongs to Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c. in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBKUINBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBKUINBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
The way the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBKU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code BBKUINBBXXX?
BBKUINBBXXX identifies the main office of Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c. in Mumbai, India. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c. take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BBKUINBBXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BBKUINBBXXX stand for?
BBKU is the bank code of Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c., IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BBKUINBBXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.s.c. in India, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.