SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHGUL
BSONBDDHGUL belongs to Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSONBDDHGUL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSONBDDH |
| Branch code | GUL |
| Bank | Sonali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gulshan Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Sonali Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GUL 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 BSONBDDHGUL?
BSONBDDHGUL identifies Gulshan Branch, part of Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sonali Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHGUL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sonali Bank Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BSONBDDHGUL mean?
BSON is the institution code of Sonali Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and GUL identifies the branch Gulshan Branch.
Can I use BSONBDDH instead of BSONBDDHGUL?
BSONBDDH is the main office of Sonali Bank Limited, while BSONBDDHGUL points to Gulshan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BSONBDDHGUL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.