SWIFT/BIC code NBADBHBMBRA
NBADBHBMBRA belongs to National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBADBHBMBRA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBADBHBM |
| Branch code | BRA |
| Bank | National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) |
| Branch | Bahrain Branch |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
The way the National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBAD 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.
- BRA 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 uses SWIFT code NBADBHBMBRA?
The code NBADBHBMBRA belongs to Bahrain Branch, part of National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Manama, Bahrain. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter NBADBHBMBRA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBADBHBMBRA with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBADBHBMBRA, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use NBADBHBM instead of NBADBHBMBRA?
NBADBHBM is the main office of National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu), while NBADBHBMBRA points to Bahrain Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBADBHBMBRA if the recipient asks for it.
Does National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu) in Bahrain. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Abu Dhabi - Offshore Banking Unit (Obu).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.