SWIFT/BIC code EBLDBDDHOBU
EBLDBDDHOBU belongs to Eastern Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EBLDBDDHOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EBLDBDDH |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Eastern Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Ebl Off-Shore Banking Unit |
| City | Dhaka |
| 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.
- OBU 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code EBLDBDDHOBU?
EBLDBDDHOBU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ebl Off-Shore Banking Unit, a unit of Eastern Bank LTD. in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Eastern Bank LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EBLDBDDHOBU, 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 do the letters in EBLDBDDHOBU stand for?
EBLD is the institution code of Eastern Bank LTD., BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and OBU identifies the branch Ebl Off-Shore Banking Unit.
How long does a transfer to Eastern Bank LTD. take in Bangladesh?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter EBLDBDDHOBU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check EBLDBDDHOBU against the details from Eastern Bank LTD. before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Eastern Bank LTD. in Bangladesh?
Many banks 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.