What is the Bahrain IBAN format?

Bahrain IBANs start with BH, followed by 2 check digits, then a 18-character BBAN encoding the bank code, branch code, and account number.

Bahrain is not a SEPA member. International transfer fees and timelines apply.

Bahrain IBAN Format

Q: How long is a Bahrain IBAN?

A Bahrain IBAN is 22 characters long.

22-character IBAN · BHD Bahraini Dinar

A Bahrain IBAN is 22 characters long and always begins with the country code BH, followed by two check digits. The next 4 characters are the Bank Code. The remaining 14 characters identify the individual account number. The Bahrain IBAN uses the BHD (Bahraini Dinar) and is not part of the SEPA zone, so international transfer fees and timelines apply.

Length

characters

Country Code

ISO 3166-1

Currency

BHD

Bahraini Dinar

SEPA

Non-SEPA

Example IBAN

BH67 BMAG 0000 1299 1234 56

BH Country

67 Check Digits

BMAG Bank Code

00001299123456 Account Number

IBAN Structure

Position	Length	Field	Type	Example Value
1–2	2	Country Code	a	BH
3–4	2	Check Digits	n	67
5–8	4	Bank Code	a	BMAG
9–22	14	Account Number	c	00001299123456

n = numeric only (0–9) a = alphabetic only (A–Z) c = alphanumeric (0–9, A–Z)

Validate a Bahrain IBAN

Paste a Bahrain IBAN below to check it.

Bahrain IBAN Regex Pattern

^BH\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{14}$

Pattern validates length, country code, check digit positions, and field character types. Does not verify the MOD-97 checksum (use the validator above for full validation).

PHP

$iban = strtoupper(str_replace(' ', '', $input));
if (!preg_match('/^BH\\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{14}$/', $iban)) {
    // Invalid Bahrain IBAN format
}

JavaScript

const iban = input.replace(/\s+/g, '').toUpperCase();
const pattern = /^BH\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{14}$/;
if (!pattern.test(iban)) {
  // Invalid Bahrain IBAN format
}

Python

import re
iban = input_str.replace(' ', '').upper()
pattern = r'^BH\d{2}[A-Z]{4}[A-Z0-9]{14}$'
if not re.fullmatch(pattern, iban):
    # Invalid Bahrain IBAN format

These snippets check format only. For full IBAN validation including MOD-97 checksum, use a dedicated IBAN library or the validator on this page.

How to Find Your Bahrain IBAN

Bahrain accounts are traditionally identified using: Bank Code (4a) + Account Number (14c). Your IBAN encodes these same components in the standardised international format.

1
Mobile banking app — Open your bank's app, navigate to account details or "Account Info." Your IBAN is usually displayed alongside your account number. Look for a field labelled "IBAN" or "International Account Number."
2
Bank statement — Your Bahrain IBAN appears in the account header of your printed or PDF bank statement, typically near the top of the first page.
3
Online banking — Log in to your bank's website and go to "Account Details," "Account Summary," or "Profile." Most Bahrain banks display the IBAN prominently in account settings.
4
Bank branch or helpline — Call your bank's customer service or visit a branch with your ID. They can provide your full IBAN instantly.

Once you have your IBAN, use the validator above to confirm it is correctly formatted before sharing it.

Sending Money to Bahrain

Bahrain is not a SEPA member. Transfers require both an IBAN and a BIC/SWIFT code. Expect 2–5 business days and a SWIFT correspondent fee (typically $10–$40 USD via a traditional bank). Using a specialist service like Wise or Revolut can significantly reduce these fees.

What to provide

Recipient's full name
IBAN (22 characters, starts with BH)
BIC / SWIFT code
Recipient's bank address (some banks)

Typical transfer time

2–5 days

Via SWIFT network. Specialist services (Wise, Revolut) are often faster and cheaper than traditional bank wires.

Bahrain is not SEPA. Always include BIC. IBAN became mandatory for all wire transfers in Bahrain in 2012. The 4-letter bank code is alphabetic.

Compare transfer services for Bahrain

Specialist services typically charge significantly less than high-street banks for international transfers.

Wise — Low fees, real exchange rate ↗ Revolut — Fast transfers ↗

Central Bank

Central Bank of Bahrain

https://www.cbb.gov.bh ↗

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Quick Facts

IBAN Length: 22 chars
Country Code: BH
Currency: BHD
SEPA: No
BBAN Format: 4a14c
IBAN Required: mandatory
Adopted: 2012