SWIFT/BIC code NBOKBHBMFCB
NBOKBHBMFCB belongs to National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBOKBHBMFCB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBOKBHBM |
| Branch code | FCB |
| Bank | National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch |
| Branch | — |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBOK 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.
- FCB 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 branch is behind SWIFT code NBOKBHBMFCB?
NBOKBHBMFCB identifies National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch, part of National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch in Manama, Bahrain. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NBOKBHBMFCB stand for?
NBOK is the institution code of National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and FCB identifies the department National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBOKBHBMFCB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahrain uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use NBOKBHBM instead of NBOKBHBMFCB?
NBOKBHBM points to the head office of National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch, while NBOKBHBMFCB is National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBOKBHBMFCB.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Kuwait S.a.k.p- Bahrain Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bahrain with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.