SWIFT/BIC code DHBLBDDH991

DHBLBDDH991 belongs to Dhaka Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

DHBLBDDH991

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDHBLBDDH991
8-character codeDHBLBDDH
Branch code991
BankDhaka Bank Limited
BranchOffshore Branch
CityDhaka
CountryBangladesh

How the Dhaka Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DHBL 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.
991 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 DHBLBDDH991?

DHBLBDDH991 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Offshore Branch, a branch or department of Dhaka Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Dhaka Bank Limited?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Dhaka Bank Limited?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code DHBLBDDH991, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What happens if I enter DHBLBDDH991 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DHBLBDDH991 against the details from Dhaka Bank Limited before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Dhaka Bank Limited in Bangladesh?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Does Dhaka Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 22 SWIFT/BIC codes for Dhaka Bank Limited in Bangladesh, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Dhaka Bank Limited.

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