SWIFT Code BMUSBHBM — BMI BANK BSC (C), MANAMA

About SWIFT Code BMUSBHBM — BMI BANK BSC (C), MANAMA

SWIFT code BMUSBHBM is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BMI BANK BSC (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 BMI BANK BSC (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 BMUSBHBM

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BMUSBHBM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BMI BANK BSC (C) account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code BMUSBHBM 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 BMI BANK BSC (C), MANAMA must provide SWIFT code BMUSBHBM. 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 BMI BANK BSC (C) in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code BMUSBHBM 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 BMI BANK BSC (C) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BMI BANK BSC (C) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BMI BANK BSC (C) →

How SWIFT Code BMUSBHBM Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BMUSBHBM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BMUSBHBM 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 BMUSBHBM directly with BMI BANK BSC (C)'s MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.