SWIFT/BIC code BALBBDDH056
BALBBDDH056 belongs to Bank Asia LTD in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BALBBDDH056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BALBBDDH |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | Bank Asia LTD |
| Branch | — |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How 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.
- 056 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 SWIFT/BIC code BALBBDDH056?
BALBBDDH056 identifies Bank Asia LTD, a branch or department of Bank Asia LTD in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BALBBDDH056 mean?
BALB is the bank code of Bank Asia LTD, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 056 is the code of the department Bank Asia LTD.
What happens if I use BALBBDDH056 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BALBBDDH056 against the details from Bank Asia LTD before you confirm.
Can I use BALBBDDH instead of BALBBDDH056?
BALBBDDH points to the head office of Bank Asia LTD, while BALBBDDH056 is Bank Asia LTD. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BALBBDDH056.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Asia LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BALBBDDH056, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Asia LTD take in Bangladesh?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.