SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDH086
ALARBDDH086 belongs to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALARBDDH086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALARBDDH |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Gulshan Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
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.
- 086 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 is behind SWIFT code ALARBDDH086?
ALARBDDH086 identifies Gulshan 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 do I need to send money to an account at Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDH086, 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 typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use ALARBDDH086 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALARBDDH086 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ALARBDDH instead of ALARBDDH086?
ALARBDDH is the main office of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD., while ALARBDDH086 points to Gulshan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ALARBDDH086 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Bangladesh?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.