Verified List of Banks in Bahrain (2026 Update)
Official Name: Kingdom of Bahrain
Capital City: Manama
Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD)

Continent: Asia Country: Bahrain Total Banks: 46
The Bahrain section of our directory lists 46 verified financial institutions, concentrated in and around Manama. Verification was completed as part of the 2026 data cycle.
Bahrain has a population of approximately 1,670,000, offering scale context for its 46 listed banking institutions. Foreign exchange reserves equal roughly 10.58% of GDP, indicating a limited external liquidity buffer relative to economic output. Bahrain holds 4.67 tonnes of gold reserves, a hard-asset buffer factored into its broader financial resilience profile. Bahrain's largest commercial bank is NBB bank.
Bahrain's banking sector shows roughly 100% direct SWIFT/BIC connectivity, corresponding to an 'Integrated' classification under the Bankinfobook Financial Connectivity Index.
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✓ Verified: This entry was personally compiled and reviewed by Milan Ignjatovic using primary sources.
Founder & Sole Curator, Bankinfobook | Master Manager of ICT · Graduated Economist
Last Data Review: January 8, 2026






