IBAN format in Bahrain (BH)
An IBAN in Bahrain is 22 characters long and starts with BH. A valid example: BH67 BMAG 0000 1299 1234 56. Bahrain does not participate in SEPA.
IBAN structure in Bahrain
| Positions | Meaning | Length | Charset | In the example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Country code | 2 | uppercase letters | BH |
| 3–4 | Check digits (IBAN) | 2 | digits | 67 |
| 5–8 | Bank code | 4 | uppercase letters | BMAG |
| 9–22 | Account number | 14 | alphanumeric | 00001299123456 |
SEPA status
Bahrain does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
How do I check an IBAN?
Paste the number into the IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Bahrain length instantly, fully in your browser.
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FAQ — IBAN in Bahrain
How many characters does an IBAN in Bahrain have?
A Bahrain IBAN is exactly 22 characters: it starts with "BH", followed by 2 check digits and a 18-character national part (BBAN).
What does a Bahrain IBAN look like?
A valid example IBAN for Bahrain: BH67 BMAG 0000 1299 1234 56. This is the official sample from the IBAN registry — real accounts follow the same structure.
Is Bahrain in SEPA?
Bahrain does not participate in SEPA — transfers are processed as international (SWIFT), with higher fees and longer settlement.
Where can I check an IBAN from Bahrain?
Use the free svcs.bg IBAN validator — it checks the MOD-97 checksum and the registered Bahrain length right in your browser; the number is never sent to a server.
What is inside a Bahrain IBAN?
After "BH" and the 2 check digits come: the bank code (4 uppercase letters), the account number (14 alphanumeric).
The example IBAN is the official sample from the public IBAN registry (ISO 13616) and passes the MOD-97 check — it is not a real bank account.