SWIFT/BIC code FEBBBHBMXXX
FEBBBHBMXXX belongs to First Energy Bank in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FEBBBHBMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FEBBBHBM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Energy Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the First Energy Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FEBB 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.
- 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 bank is behind BIC FEBBBHBMXXX?
FEBBBHBMXXX identifies the headquarters of First Energy Bank in Manama, Bahrain. Use it when you send money to an account at First Energy Bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First Energy Bank in Bahrain?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Bahrain with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is FEBBBHBM and FEBBBHBMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FEBBBHBM is the 8-character version of FEBBBHBMXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to First Energy Bank in Manama.
Does First Energy Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FEBBBHBMXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for First Energy Bank in Bahrain, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use FEBBBHBMXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check FEBBBHBMXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at First Energy Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FEBBBHBMXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, 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.