SWIFT/BIC code SNCBBHBM861
SNCBBHBM861 belongs to The Saudi National Commercial Bank in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SNCBBHBM861 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SNCBBHBM |
| Branch code | 861 |
| Bank | The Saudi National Commercial Bank |
| Branch | S and P Bahrain |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
The way the The Saudi National Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SNCB 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.
- 861 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 uses BIC SNCBBHBM861?
SNCBBHBM861 is the SWIFT/BIC code of S and P Bahrain, part of The Saudi National Commercial Bank in Manama, Bahrain. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SNCBBHBM instead of SNCBBHBM861?
SNCBBHBM is the head office of The Saudi National Commercial Bank, while SNCBBHBM861 is S and P Bahrain. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SNCBBHBM861 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SNCBBHBM861 stand for?
SNCB is the institution code of The Saudi National Commercial Bank, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the location code and 861 identifies the department S and P Bahrain.
What is the best way to send money to The Saudi National Commercial Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bahrain with specialist providers before you send.
Has The Saudi National Commercial Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Saudi National Commercial Bank in Bahrain, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of The Saudi National Commercial Bank.
What happens if I enter SNCBBHBM861 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SNCBBHBM861 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.