SWIFT/BIC code NBOBSARIXXX
NBOBSARIXXX belongs to National Bank of Bahrain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBOBSARIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBOBSARI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Bank of Bahrain |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
The way the National Bank of Bahrain SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBOB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RI 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/BIC code NBOBSARIXXX?
NBOBSARIXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of National Bank of Bahrain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Use it when a payment to National Bank of Bahrain does not need a specific branch.
Does National Bank of Bahrain use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NBOBSARIXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for National Bank of Bahrain in Saudi Arabia, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are NBOBSARI and NBOBSARIXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. NBOBSARI is the 8-character version of NBOBSARIXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to National Bank of Bahrain in Riyadh.
What happens if I use NBOBSARIXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBOBSARIXXX with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Bahrain?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBOBSARIXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Saudi Arabia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in NBOBSARIXXX mean?
NBOB is the bank code of National Bank of Bahrain, SA is the ISO code of Saudi Arabia, RI is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.