SWIFT Code SBINBHBM — STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU, MANAMA

About SWIFT Code SBINBHBM — STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU, MANAMA

SWIFT code SBINBHBM is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU 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 SBINBHBM

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SBINBHBM

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU account in MANAMA, share SWIFT code SBINBHBM 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU, MANAMA must provide SWIFT code SBINBHBM. 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU in MANAMA rely on SWIFT code SBINBHBM 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU →

How SWIFT Code SBINBHBM Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SBINBHBM

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SBINBHBM 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 SBINBHBM directly with STATE BANK OF INDIA, OBU's MANAMA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.