SWIFT Code ASCMBHBM — ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH, MANAMA

About SWIFT Code ASCMBHBM — ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH, MANAMA

SWIFT code ASCMBHBM is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH in MANAMA, Bahrain. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH for all outward international remittances from MANAMA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ASCMBHBM

The code ASCMBHBM follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ASCMBHBM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code ASCMBHBM with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH, MANAMA must provide SWIFT code ASCMBHBM. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code ASCMBHBM for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH →

How SWIFT Code ASCMBHBM Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ASCMBHBM and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ASCMBHBM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ASCMBHBM uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MANAMA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Bahrain.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ASCMBHBM directly with ASKARI BANK LIMITED, BAHRAIN BRANCH's MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.