SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDH082
ALARBDDH082 belongs to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALARBDDH082 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALARBDDH |
| Branch code | 082 |
| Bank | Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Uttara Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 082 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 BIC ALARBDDH082?
ALARBDDH082 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Uttara Branch, a branch or department of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDH082, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use ALARBDDH instead of ALARBDDH082?
ALARBDDH is the head office of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD., while ALARBDDH082 points to Uttara Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALARBDDH082.
What do the letters in ALARBDDH082 stand for?
ALAR is the institution code of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD., BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 082 identifies the department Uttara Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive 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.