SWIFT/BIC code NBLBBDDH021
NBLBBDDH021 belongs to National Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBLBBDDH021 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBLBBDDH |
| Branch code | 021 |
| Bank | National Bank Limited |
| Branch | Foreign Exchange Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the National Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBLB 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.
- 021 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBLBBDDH021?
The code NBLBBDDH021 belongs to Foreign Exchange Branch, part of National Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 45 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank Limited in Bangladesh. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NBLBBDDH instead of NBLBBDDH021?
NBLBBDDH points to the head office of National Bank Limited, while NBLBBDDH021 points to Foreign Exchange Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBLBBDDH021 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBLBBDDH021, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in NBLBBDDH021 mean?
NBLB is the institution code of National Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 021 is the code of the branch Foreign Exchange Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.