SWIFT/BIC code ABBLBDDH006
ABBLBDDH006 belongs to AB Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABBLBDDH006 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 006 |
| Bank | AB Bank Limited |
| Branch | New Elephant Road Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the AB Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BD Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- DH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 006 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT code ABBLBDDH006?
ABBLBDDH006 is the SWIFT/BIC code of New Elephant Road Branch, part of AB Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at AB Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABBLBDDH006, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ABBLBDDH instead of ABBLBDDH006?
ABBLBDDH is the head office of AB Bank Limited, while ABBLBDDH006 is New Elephant Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ABBLBDDH006 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter ABBLBDDH006 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ABBLBDDH006 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to AB Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to AB Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.