SWIFT/BIC code BSONBDDHWEC

BSONBDDHWEC belongs to Sonali Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

BSONBDDHWEC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBSONBDDHWEC
8-character codeBSONBDDH
Branch codeWEC
BankSonali Bank Limited
BranchWage Earner's Br.
CityChittagong
CountryBangladesh

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.
WEC 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 branch is behind SWIFT code BSONBDDHWEC?

BSONBDDHWEC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wage Earner's Br., a unit of Sonali Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in BSONBDDHWEC mean?

BSON is the institution code of Sonali Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and WEC identifies the branch Wage Earner's Br..

Can I use BSONBDDH instead of BSONBDDHWEC?

BSONBDDH is the head office of Sonali Bank Limited, while BSONBDDHWEC is Wage Earner's Br.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BSONBDDHWEC.

Has Sonali Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 45 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sonali Bank Limited in Bangladesh. All of them are listed on the page of Sonali Bank Limited.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sonali Bank Limited?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use BSONBDDHWEC with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSONBDDHWEC against the details from Sonali Bank Limited before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.