SWIFT/BIC code EBLDBDDH020
EBLDBDDH020 belongs to Eastern Bank LTD. in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EBLDBDDH020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EBLDBDDH |
| Branch code | 020 |
| Bank | Eastern Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Chouhatta Branch |
| City | Sylhet |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Eastern Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EBLD 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.
- 020 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 EBLDBDDH020?
The code EBLDBDDH020 belongs to Chouhatta Branch, a branch or department of Eastern Bank LTD. in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use EBLDBDDH020 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check EBLDBDDH020 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of EBLDBDDH020 mean?
EBLD is the institution code of Eastern Bank LTD., BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 020 identifies the department Chouhatta Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Eastern Bank LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EBLDBDDH020, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Eastern Bank LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use EBLDBDDH instead of EBLDBDDH020?
EBLDBDDH points to the head office of Eastern Bank LTD., while EBLDBDDH020 is Chouhatta Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention EBLDBDDH020.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.