SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHSLP
BSONBDDHSLP belongs to Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSONBDDHSLP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSONBDDH |
| Branch code | SLP |
| Bank | Sonali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Shilpa Bhaban Corporate Branch, Dhaka |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How 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.
- SLP 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 SWIFT code BSONBDDHSLP?
The code BSONBDDHSLP belongs to Shilpa Bhaban Corporate Branch, Dhaka, a unit of Sonali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Sonali Bank Limited?
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.
How long does it take to send money to Sonali Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter BSONBDDHSLP incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSONBDDHSLP with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Sonali Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHSLP, 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 BSONBDDHSLP mean?
BSON is the institution code of Sonali Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and SLP is the code of the department Shilpa Bhaban Corporate Branch, Dhaka.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.