SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDHOBU
ALARBDDHOBU belongs to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALARBDDHOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALARBDDH |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Off-Shore Banking Unit, Motijheel |
| 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.
- OBU 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 BIC ALARBDDHOBU?
ALARBDDHOBU identifies Off-Shore Banking Unit, Motijheel, 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.
Does Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 28 SWIFT/BIC codes for Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Bangladesh, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use ALARBDDH instead of ALARBDDHOBU?
ALARBDDH is the main office of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD., while ALARBDDHOBU points to Off-Shore Banking Unit, Motijheel. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALARBDDHOBU.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of ALARBDDHOBU stand for?
ALAR is the institution code of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD., BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and OBU is the code of the department Off-Shore Banking Unit, Motijheel.
What happens if I enter ALARBDDHOBU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ALARBDDHOBU against the details from Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.