SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHCTG
BSONBDDHCTG belongs to Sonali Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSONBDDHCTG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSONBDDH |
| Branch code | CTG |
| Bank | Sonali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Laldighi Corporate Branch |
| City | Chittagong |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way 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.
- CTG 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 bank is behind BIC BSONBDDHCTG?
BSONBDDHCTG identifies Laldighi Corporate Branch, part of Sonali Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Sonali Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHCTG, 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.
What happens if I enter BSONBDDHCTG with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BSONBDDHCTG against the details from Sonali Bank Limited before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Sonali Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sonali Bank Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BSONBDDHCTG stand for?
BSON is the institution code of Sonali Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and CTG identifies the branch Laldighi Corporate Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.