SWIFT/BIC code BCBLBDDH013
BCBLBDDH013 belongs to Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCBLBDDH013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Principal Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCBL 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.
- 013 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BCBLBDDH013?
BCBLBDDH013 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Principal Branch, a branch or department of Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. take in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use BCBLBDDH013 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCBLBDDH013 against the details from Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. before you confirm.
What does each part of BCBLBDDH013 stand for?
BCBL is the bank code of Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD., BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 013 identifies the branch Principal Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCBLBDDH013, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BCBLBDDH instead of BCBLBDDH013?
BCBLBDDH points to the head office of Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD., while BCBLBDDH013 points to Principal Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCBLBDDH013 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.