SWIFT/BIC code SNCBBHBMXXX
SNCBBHBMXXX belongs to The Saudi National Commercial Bank in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SNCBBHBMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SNCBBHBM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Saudi National Commercial Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the The Saudi National Commercial Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 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 uses SWIFT code SNCBBHBMXXX?
The code SNCBBHBMXXX belongs to the headquarters of The Saudi National Commercial Bank in Manama, Bahrain. It is the code to use when a payment to The Saudi National Commercial Bank does not need a specific branch.
Does The Saudi National Commercial Bank have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to The Saudi National Commercial Bank take in Bahrain?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of SNCBBHBMXXX stand for?
SNCB is the institution code of The Saudi National Commercial Bank, BH stands for Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Saudi National Commercial Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SNCBBHBMXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahrain is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Are SNCBBHBM and SNCBBHBMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SNCBBHBM is the short version of SNCBBHBMXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to The Saudi National Commercial Bank in Manama.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.