IBAN
IBAN in Bahrain
A Bahrain IBAN has 22 characters. See its structure field by field, a valid example, and check or calculate an IBAN.
At a glance
- Length
- 22 characters
- Starts with
- BH
- Example (electronic)
- BH67BMAG00001299123456
- Example (print)
- BH67 BMAG 0000 1299 1234 56
- SEPA
- No — payments go by SWIFT
- Bank code
- 4 letters, positions 5–8
Structure, field by field
BH67BMAG00001299123456
| Positions | Field | Length | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | letters | BH |
| 3–4 | Check digits | 2 | digits | 67 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | letters | BMAG |
| 9–22 | Account number | 14 | letters or digits | 00001299123456 |
Calculate a Bahrain IBAN
Where to find it
On the account holder’s bank statement, in their online or mobile banking under account details, or on the invoice of a supplier who wants to be paid by transfer. If you only have the bank code and account number, ask the bank for the IBAN (or use the calculator above where it is offered), then confirm it with the beneficiary.
Questions
- How many characters is a Bahrain IBAN?
- 22, always starting with BH. In print it is written in groups of four: BH67 BMAG 0000 1299 1234 56.
- Can I pay a Bahrain IBAN by SEPA?
- No. Bahrain is outside SEPA: payments go by SWIFT, and you need the bank’s SWIFT/BIC code with the IBAN.
- Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
- No. The check digits prove the number is well-formed, which catches almost every typo. Only the beneficiary’s bank can confirm the account is open and in their name.
Paying an IBAN in Bahrain?
See the fee and the exchange rate before you confirm, and the day the money should arrive.
When will it arrive?