SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDH066
ALARBDDH066 belongs to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALARBDDH066 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALARBDDH |
| Branch code | 066 |
| Bank | Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Motijheel Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALAR 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.
- 066 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 bank uses SWIFT code ALARBDDH066?
The code ALARBDDH066 belongs to Motijheel Branch, part of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ALARBDDH066 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALARBDDH066 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ALARBDDH instead of ALARBDDH066?
ALARBDDH is the head office of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD., while ALARBDDH066 points to Motijheel Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ALARBDDH066 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ALARBDDH066 stand for?
ALAR is the institution code of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD., BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 066 is the code of the branch Motijheel Branch.
How long does a transfer to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. take in Bangladesh?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.