SWIFT/BIC code BKSIBDDH016
BKSIBDDH016 belongs to Basic Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKSIBDDH016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKSIBDDH |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Basic Bank Limited |
| Branch | Asadgonj Branch |
| City | Chittagong |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way 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.
- 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKSIBDDH016?
The code BKSIBDDH016 belongs to Asadgonj Branch, a unit of Basic Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Basic Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BKSIBDDH016 stand for?
BKSI is the institution code of Basic Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 016 identifies the department Asadgonj Branch.
Can I use BKSIBDDH instead of BKSIBDDH016?
BKSIBDDH is the head office of Basic Bank Limited, while BKSIBDDH016 points to Asadgonj Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKSIBDDH016 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Basic Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKSIBDDH016, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Basic Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Basic Bank Limited in Bangladesh. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.