SWIFT/BIC code MBLBBDDH019
MBLBBDDH019 belongs to Mercantile Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBLBBDDH019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBLBBDDH |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Mercantile Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gulshan Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Mercantile Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 019 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 is behind SWIFT code MBLBBDDH019?
MBLBBDDH019 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gulshan Branch, part of Mercantile Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MBLBBDDH019 stand for?
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 019 is the code of the department Gulshan Branch.
What happens if I use MBLBBDDH019 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MBLBBDDH019 against the details from Mercantile Bank Limited before you confirm.
Can I use MBLBBDDH instead of MBLBBDDH019?
MBLBBDDH is the head office of Mercantile Bank Limited, while MBLBBDDH019 is Gulshan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MBLBBDDH019.
What do I need to send money to an account at Mercantile Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MBLBBDDH019, 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 is the best way to send money to Mercantile Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check 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.