Bahrain is a small, flat archipelago situated in the Persian Gulf, connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway. Its capital, Manama, is a major financial hub for the Middle East. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, the economy is highly diversified, having moved beyond oil into banking, tourism, and aluminum production. Key exports include petroleum products, aluminum, and financial services, while main industries focus on oil refining, smelting, and international finance.
Money Transfer Locations
Western Union
Western Union in Bahrain is widely accessible through BFC (Bahrain Financing Company) and NEC (Nonoo Exchange) branches.
- Manama – Bab Al Bahrain and Exhibition Road
- Muharraq – Central Market and Airport Road
- Riffa – East Riffa (Bukawara) and West Riffa
- Hidd – Khalifa Bin Salman Port area
- Isa Town – Near the Traditional Market
- Hamad Town – Roundabout 10 and Roundabout 17
- Sitra – Industrial Area and Sitra Mall
- Jidhafs – Budaiya Highway
- Adliya – Near Shawarma Alley
- Budaiya – Near the Farmers Market
MoneyGram
MoneyGram services are available through Zenj Exchange, BFC, and several banking partners.
- Manama – Gosi Mall and Diplomatic Area
- Gudaibiya – Near Al Zubara Road
- Hoora – Near Exhibition Avenue
- Salmabad – Near the AMA University area
- Sanad – Near the Al Estiqlal Highway
- Amwaj Islands – The Lagoon
- Seef District – Near City Centre Bahrain
- Zallaq – Near the University of Bahrain
- Galali – Near the supermarket hub
- Askar – Near the industrial quarters
Ria Money Transfer
Ria is heavily present through Travelex, UAE Exchange, and various local exchange houses.
- Manama – Lulu Hypermarket (Manama branch)
- Muharraq – Near the Post Office
- Tubli – Near the Toyota Plaza
- Sar – Nakheel Centre and Sar Mall
- Juffair – Near Al Shabab Road
- Arad – Near the Arad Fort area
Major Bank & Exchange Partners
The following institutions handle the vast majority of international cash and bank remittances in the Kingdom:
- BFC (Bahrain Financing Company)
- Zenj Exchange
- NEC (Nonoo Exchange)
- National Bank of Bahrain (NBB)
- Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK)
- Al Salam Bank
- Travelex Bahrain
- Bahrain India International Exchange