SWIFT Code UINSBHBN — BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C), MANAMA

About SWIFT Code UINSBHBN — BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C), MANAMA

SWIFT code UINSBHBN is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C) 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 BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C) 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 UINSBHBN

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

When to Use SWIFT Code UINSBHBN

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C) account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code UINSBHBN 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 BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C), MANAMA must provide SWIFT code UINSBHBN. 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 BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C) in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code UINSBHBN 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 BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C) →

How SWIFT Code UINSBHBN Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UINSBHBN 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 BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UINSBHBN

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UINSBHBN 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 UINSBHBN directly with BANK AL-KHAIR B.S.C. (C)'s MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.