SWIFT/BIC code SCBLBHBMXXX
SCBLBHBMXXX belongs to Standard Chartered Bank in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLBHBMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLBHBM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
The way the Standard Chartered Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL 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
What bank is behind BIC SCBLBHBMXXX?
SCBLBHBMXXX identifies the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank in Manama, Bahrain. Use it when you send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Standard Chartered Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLBHBMXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SCBLBHBMXXX stand for?
SCBL is the bank code of Standard Chartered Bank, BH stands for Bahrain, BM is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Has Standard Chartered Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank in Bahrain. All of them are listed on the page of Standard Chartered Bank.
What happens if I enter SCBLBHBMXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCBLBHBMXXX against the details from Standard Chartered Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.