SWIFT Code BOMLBHBM — MASHREQBANK PSC., MANAMA

About SWIFT Code BOMLBHBM — MASHREQBANK PSC., MANAMA

SWIFT code BOMLBHBM is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MASHREQBANK PSC. 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 MASHREQBANK PSC. 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 BOMLBHBM

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BOMLBHBM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MASHREQBANK PSC. account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code BOMLBHBM 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 MASHREQBANK PSC., MANAMA must provide SWIFT code BOMLBHBM. 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 MASHREQBANK PSC. in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code BOMLBHBM 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 MASHREQBANK PSC. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MASHREQBANK PSC. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MASHREQBANK PSC. →

How SWIFT Code BOMLBHBM Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BOMLBHBM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BOMLBHBM 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 BOMLBHBM directly with MASHREQBANK PSC.'s MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.