SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHFCD
BSONBDDHFCD belongs to Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSONBDDHFCD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSONBDDH |
| Branch code | FCD |
| Bank | Sonali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Foreign Currency Management Division, Head Office |
| City | Dhaka |
| 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.
- FCD 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 SWIFT code BSONBDDHFCD?
The code BSONBDDHFCD belongs to Foreign Currency Management Division, Head Office, part of Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Sonali Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Can I use BSONBDDH instead of BSONBDDHFCD?
BSONBDDH points to the main office of Sonali Bank Limited, while BSONBDDHFCD points to Foreign Currency Management Division, Head Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BSONBDDHFCD.
What happens if I enter BSONBDDHFCD with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BSONBDDHFCD with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BSONBDDHFCD stand for?
BSON is the institution code of Sonali Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and FCD is the code of the department Foreign Currency Management Division, Head Office.
What is the best way to send money to Sonali Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.