SWIFT/BIC code NBOBBHBMXXX

NBOBBHBMXXX belongs to National Bank of Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain.

NBOBBHBMXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBOBBHBMXXX
8-character codeNBOBBHBM
Branch codeXXX
BankNational Bank of Bahrain
BranchHead office
CityManama
CountryBahrain

The way the National Bank of Bahrain SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NBOB 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 uses BIC NBOBBHBMXXX?

NBOBBHBMXXX identifies the headquarters of National Bank of Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain. Use it when a payment to National Bank of Bahrain does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Bahrain 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.

What happens if I use NBOBBHBMXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NBOBBHBMXXX against the details from National Bank of Bahrain before sending.

Are NBOBBHBM and NBOBBHBMXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. NBOBBHBM is the 8-character version of NBOBBHBMXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to National Bank of Bahrain in Manama.

Does National Bank of Bahrain have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Bahrain in Bahrain. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of NBOBBHBMXXX stand for?

NBOB is the bank code of National Bank of Bahrain, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.