SWIFT Code XBAHBHB1 — BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE, MANAMA

About SWIFT Code XBAHBHB1 — BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE, MANAMA

SWIFT code XBAHBHB1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE 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 BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE 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 XBAHBHB1

The code XBAHBHB1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code XBAHBHB1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code XBAHBHB1 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 BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE, MANAMA must provide SWIFT code XBAHBHB1. 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 BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code XBAHBHB1 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 BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE →

How SWIFT Code XBAHBHB1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code XBAHBHB1 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 BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code XBAHBHB1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter XBAHBHB1 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 XBAHBHB1 directly with BAHRAIN STOCK EXCHANGE's MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.