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Bahrain IBAN format
An IBAN from Bahrain has 22 characters and starts with BH. It is not in SEPA.
Layout
BHkk bbbb cccc cccc cccc cc
BH = country code · k = check digits · b = bank code · c = account number
| Part | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
| Country code | positions 1-2 | BH |
| Check digits | positions 3-4 | 2 digits (mod 97) |
| Bank code | positions 5-8 | 4 characters |
| Account number | positions 9-22 | 14 characters |
Questions
How many characters is an IBAN in Bahrain?
An IBAN from Bahrain always has 22 characters: the country code BH, 2 check digits and a 18-character national account number (BBAN).
How do I know a Bahrain IBAN is correct?
Check the length (22), that it starts with BH, and the mod-97 check digits. Our free IBAN checker does all three in one step and shows the bank when it is known.
Is Bahrain in SEPA?
No. Bahrain is not in the SEPA scheme, so transfers usually go as international (SWIFT) payments; the IBAN is still used.
Does a valid IBAN mean the account exists?
No. The check proves the number is well formed and the check digits match. Only the bank can confirm that the account is open and whose it is.