SWIFT/BIC code ABBLBDDH027
ABBLBDDH027 belongs to AB Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABBLBDDH027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | AB Bank Limited |
| Branch | Islami Banking |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way 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.
- 027 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
What bank uses SWIFT code ABBLBDDH027?
The code ABBLBDDH027 belongs to Islami Banking, a branch or department of AB Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to AB Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of ABBLBDDH027 mean?
ABBL is the bank code of AB Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 027 is the code of the department Islami Banking.
How long does a transfer to AB Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use ABBLBDDH instead of ABBLBDDH027?
ABBLBDDH is the head office of AB Bank Limited, while ABBLBDDH027 points to Islami Banking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ABBLBDDH027 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at AB Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABBLBDDH027, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.