SWIFT/BIC code BALBBDDH018
BALBBDDH018 belongs to Bank Asia LTD in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BALBBDDH018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BALBBDDH |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Bank Asia LTD |
| Branch | Cda Avenue Branch |
| City | Chittagong |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Bank Asia LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 018 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 BALBBDDH018?
BALBBDDH018 identifies Cda Avenue Branch, a branch or department of Bank Asia LTD in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BALBBDDH018 mean?
BALB is the bank code of Bank Asia LTD, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 018 identifies the branch Cda Avenue Branch.
Can I use BALBBDDH instead of BALBBDDH018?
BALBBDDH is the head office of Bank Asia LTD, while BALBBDDH018 points to Cda Avenue Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BALBBDDH018.
What happens if I use BALBBDDH018 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BALBBDDH018 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Asia LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Asia LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BALBBDDH018, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.