SWIFT/BIC code BAHDBSN1XXX

BAHDBSN1XXX belongs to Bahamas Development Bank in Nassau, Bahamas.

BAHDBSN1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBAHDBSN1XXX
8-character codeBAHDBSN1
Branch codeXXX
BankBahamas Development Bank
BranchHead office
CityNassau
CountryBahamas

The way the Bahamas Development Bank SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BAHD Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
BS Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
N1 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BAHDBSN1XXX?

BAHDBSN1XXX identifies the headquarters of Bahamas Development Bank in Nassau, Bahamas. It is the code to use when a payment to Bahamas Development Bank does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bahamas Development Bank in Bahamas?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bahamas with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Bahamas Development Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BAHDBSN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bahamas Development Bank in Bahamas, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Is BAHDBSN1 and BAHDBSN1XXX the same code?

Yes. BAHDBSN1 is the 8-character version of BAHDBSN1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bahamas Development Bank in Nassau.

What happens if I enter BAHDBSN1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BAHDBSN1XXX against the details from Bahamas Development Bank before you confirm.

What do the letters in BAHDBSN1XXX mean?

BAHD is the institution code of Bahamas Development Bank, BS stands for Bahamas, N1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

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