SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHCHP
BSONBDDHCHP belongs to Sonali Bank Limited in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSONBDDHCHP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSONBDDH |
| Branch code | CHP |
| Bank | Sonali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Chapai Nawabgonj Br. |
| City | Chapainawabganj |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Sonali Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSON 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.
- CHP 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 BIC BSONBDDHCHP?
The code BSONBDDHCHP belongs to Chapai Nawabgonj Br., part of Sonali Bank Limited in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sonali Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHCHP, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BSONBDDH instead of BSONBDDHCHP?
BSONBDDH points to the head office of Sonali Bank Limited, while BSONBDDHCHP is Chapai Nawabgonj Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BSONBDDHCHP if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Sonali Bank Limited take in Bangladesh?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sonali Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Sonali Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 45 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sonali Bank Limited in Bangladesh, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sonali Bank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.