SWIFT/BIC code MBLBBDDH008
MBLBBDDH008 belongs to Mercantile Bank Limited in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBLBBDDH008 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBLBBDDH |
| Branch code | 008 |
| Bank | Mercantile Bank Limited |
| Branch | Sylhet Branch |
| City | Sylhet |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Mercantile Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MBLB 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.
- 008 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 MBLBBDDH008?
MBLBBDDH008 identifies Sylhet Branch, a unit of Mercantile Bank Limited in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Mercantile Bank Limited?
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.
What do the letters in MBLBBDDH008 mean?
MBLB is the bank code of Mercantile Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 008 is the code of the branch Sylhet Branch.
Can I use MBLBBDDH instead of MBLBBDDH008?
MBLBBDDH is the main office of Mercantile Bank Limited, while MBLBBDDH008 points to Sylhet Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MBLBBDDH008 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Mercantile Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Mercantile Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 22 SWIFT/BIC codes for Mercantile Bank Limited in Bangladesh, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Mercantile Bank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.