SWIFT Code CLIBBHBB — CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL, MANAMA

About SWIFT Code CLIBBHBB — CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL, MANAMA

SWIFT code CLIBBHBB is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL 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 CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL 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 CLIBBHBB

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CLIBBHBB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code CLIBBHBB 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 CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL, MANAMA must provide SWIFT code CLIBBHBB. 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 CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code CLIBBHBB 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 CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL →

How SWIFT Code CLIBBHBB Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CLIBBHBB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CLIBBHBB 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 CLIBBHBB directly with CREDIT LIBANAIS SAL's MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.