SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDH083

ALARBDDH083 belongs to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

ALARBDDH083

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALARBDDH083
8-character codeALARBDDH
Branch code083
BankAl-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.
BranchJatrabari Branch
CityDhaka
CountryBangladesh

How the Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
083 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDH083?

ALARBDDH083 identifies Jatrabari Branch, a unit 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 use ALARBDDH083 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALARBDDH083 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use ALARBDDH instead of ALARBDDH083?

ALARBDDH points to the head office of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD., while ALARBDDH083 points to Jatrabari Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALARBDDH083.

What do the letters in ALARBDDH083 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 083 is the code of the branch Jatrabari Branch.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDH083, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

How long does a transfer to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. take in Bangladesh?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.