SWIFT/BIC code MBLBBDDH016
MBLBBDDH016 belongs to Mercantile Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBLBBDDH016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBLBBDDH |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Mercantile Bank Limited |
| Branch | Jubilee Road Branch |
| City | Chittagong |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way 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.
- 016 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 BIC MBLBBDDH016?
MBLBBDDH016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Jubilee Road Branch, part of Mercantile Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Mercantile 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Mercantile Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MBLBBDDH016, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of MBLBBDDH016 stand for?
MBLB is the institution code of Mercantile Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 016 is the code of the branch Jubilee Road Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Mercantile Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Mercantile Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 22 SWIFT/BIC codes for Mercantile Bank Limited in Bangladesh. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.