SWIFT/BIC code BKSIBDDH002
BKSIBDDH002 belongs to Basic Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKSIBDDH002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKSIBDDH |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | Basic Bank Limited |
| Branch | Main Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Basic Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKSI 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.
- 002 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKSIBDDH002?
The code BKSIBDDH002 belongs to Main Branch, a branch or department of Basic Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKSIBDDH002 stand for?
BKSI is the bank code of Basic Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 002 identifies the department Main Branch.
What happens if I use BKSIBDDH002 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKSIBDDH002 against the details from Basic Bank Limited before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Basic Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Basic Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKSIBDDH002, 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.
Can I use BKSIBDDH instead of BKSIBDDH002?
BKSIBDDH points to the main office of Basic Bank Limited, while BKSIBDDH002 points to Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKSIBDDH002 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.