SWIFT/BIC code BNPABHBMWMI
BNPABHBMWMI belongs to BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu) in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNPABHBMWMI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNPABHBM |
| Branch code | WMI |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu) |
| Branch | Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNPA 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.
- WMI 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 BNPABHBMWMI?
The code BNPABHBMWMI belongs to Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu, part of BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu) in Manama, Bahrain. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu) in Bahrain, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu).
What does each part of BNPABHBMWMI stand for?
BNPA is the institution code of BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu), BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and WMI is the code of the branch Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu.
Can I use BNPABHBM instead of BNPABHBMWMI?
BNPABHBM is the main office of BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu), while BNPABHBMWMI is Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BNPABHBMWMI if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu) take in Bahrain?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Bahrein - Manama Offshore Banking Unit(Obu) in Bahrain?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bahrain with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.