SWIFT/BIC code MBLBBDDH017
MBLBBDDH017 belongs to Mercantile Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBLBBDDH017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBLBBDDH |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Mercantile Bank Limited |
| Branch | Uttara Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Mercantile Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 017 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 uses BIC MBLBBDDH017?
MBLBBDDH017 identifies Uttara Branch, a unit of Mercantile Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Mercantile Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MBLBBDDH017, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Mercantile Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 22 SWIFT/BIC codes for Mercantile Bank Limited in Bangladesh. All of them are listed on the page of Mercantile Bank Limited.
What do the letters in MBLBBDDH017 stand for?
MBLB is the institution code of Mercantile Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 017 is the code of the branch Uttara Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Mercantile Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use MBLBBDDH instead of MBLBBDDH017?
MBLBBDDH is the main office of Mercantile Bank Limited, while MBLBBDDH017 points to Uttara Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MBLBBDDH017.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.