SWIFT/BIC code ABBLBDDH019
ABBLBDDH019 belongs to AB Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABBLBDDH019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | AB Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gulshan 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.
- 019 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 is behind SWIFT code ABBLBDDH019?
ABBLBDDH019 identifies Gulshan Branch, a branch or department of AB Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does AB Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for AB Bank Limited in Bangladesh, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to AB Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to AB Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use ABBLBDDH instead of ABBLBDDH019?
ABBLBDDH is the main office of AB Bank Limited, while ABBLBDDH019 is Gulshan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ABBLBDDH019 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at AB Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABBLBDDH019, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.