SWIFT/BIC code ABBLBDDH105
ABBLBDDH105 belongs to AB Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABBLBDDH105 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 105 |
| Bank | AB Bank Limited |
| Branch | Epz Branch |
| City | Chittagong |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the AB Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 105 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/BIC code ABBLBDDH105?
ABBLBDDH105 identifies Epz Branch, part of AB Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ABBLBDDH instead of ABBLBDDH105?
ABBLBDDH points to the head office of AB Bank Limited, while ABBLBDDH105 points to Epz Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABBLBDDH105.
What does each part of ABBLBDDH105 stand for?
ABBL is the institution code of AB Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 105 identifies the branch Epz Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at AB Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABBLBDDH105, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use ABBLBDDH105 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABBLBDDH105 against the details from AB Bank Limited before sending.
How long does a transfer to AB Bank Limited take in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.