SWIFT/BIC code BCBLBDDH016
BCBLBDDH016 belongs to Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. in Narayanganj, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCBLBDDH016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Narayanganj Branch |
| City | Narayanganj |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How 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.
- 016 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 BIC BCBLBDDH016?
BCBLBDDH016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Narayanganj Branch, part of Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BCBLBDDH016 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCBLBDDH016 against the details from Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. before you confirm.
What do the letters in BCBLBDDH016 mean?
BCBL is the institution code of Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD., BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 016 is the code of the branch Narayanganj Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCBLBDDH instead of BCBLBDDH016?
BCBLBDDH is the head office of Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD., while BCBLBDDH016 points to Narayanganj Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCBLBDDH016 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bangladesh Commerce Bank LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.