SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHCWK
BSONBDDHCWK belongs to Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSONBDDHCWK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSONBDDH |
| Branch code | CWK |
| Bank | Sonali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Chowk Bazar Br. |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Sonali Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- CWK 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 is behind BIC BSONBDDHCWK?
The code BSONBDDHCWK belongs to Chowk Bazar Br., part of Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BSONBDDHCWK with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSONBDDHCWK against the details from Sonali Bank Limited before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sonali Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
Many banks 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.
How long does a transfer to Sonali Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sonali Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHCWK, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BSONBDDHCWK mean?
BSON is the bank code of Sonali Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and CWK is the code of the department Chowk Bazar Br..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.