SWIFT Code HABBBHBM — HABIB BANK LTD., MANAMA

About SWIFT Code HABBBHBM — HABIB BANK LTD., MANAMA

SWIFT code HABBBHBM is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HABIB BANK LTD. 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 HABIB BANK LTD. 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 HABBBHBM

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

When to Use SWIFT Code HABBBHBM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HABIB BANK LTD. account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code HABBBHBM 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 HABIB BANK LTD., MANAMA must provide SWIFT code HABBBHBM. 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 HABIB BANK LTD. in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code HABBBHBM 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 HABIB BANK LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HABIB BANK LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HABIB BANK LTD. →

How SWIFT Code HABBBHBM Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HABBBHBM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HABBBHBM 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 HABBBHBM directly with HABIB BANK LTD.'s MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.