SWIFT/BIC code BALBBDDH009
BALBBDDH009 belongs to Bank Asia LTD in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BALBBDDH009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BALBBDDH |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Bank Asia LTD |
| Branch | Mcb-Seikh Mujib Road Branch |
| City | Chittagong |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Bank Asia LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BALB 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.
- 009 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 uses BIC BALBBDDH009?
The code BALBBDDH009 belongs to Mcb-Seikh Mujib Road Branch, part of Bank Asia LTD in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BALBBDDH009 mean?
BALB is the institution code of Bank Asia LTD, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 009 is the code of the department Mcb-Seikh Mujib Road Branch.
What happens if I use BALBBDDH009 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BALBBDDH009 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Asia LTD in Bangladesh?
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.
Can I use BALBBDDH instead of BALBBDDH009?
BALBBDDH points to the head office of Bank Asia LTD, while BALBBDDH009 points to Mcb-Seikh Mujib Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BALBBDDH009.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Asia LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.