SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDHXXX
ALARBDDHXXX belongs to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALARBDDHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALARBDDH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- XXX 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 ALARBDDHXXX?
ALARBDDHXXX identifies the head office of Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the code to use when a payment to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALARBDDHXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ALARBDDHXXX mean?
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 XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter ALARBDDHXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALARBDDHXXX against the details from Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. before sending.
Is ALARBDDH and ALARBDDHXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ALARBDDH is the 8-character version of ALARBDDHXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Al-Arafah Islami Bank LTD. in Dhaka.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.