SWIFT/BIC code NBLBBDDH073
NBLBBDDH073 belongs to National Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBLBBDDH073 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBLBBDDH |
| Branch code | 073 |
| Bank | National Bank Limited |
| Branch | Z. H. Sikder Womens Medical College Br |
| 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.
- 073 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 NBLBBDDH073?
NBLBBDDH073 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Z. H. Sikder Womens Medical College Br, part of National Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use NBLBBDDH073 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBLBBDDH073 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBLBBDDH073, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of NBLBBDDH073 stand for?
NBLB is the bank code of National Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 073 is the code of the branch Z. H. Sikder Womens Medical College Br.
Can I use NBLBBDDH instead of NBLBBDDH073?
NBLBBDDH is the head office of National Bank Limited, while NBLBBDDH073 points to Z. H. Sikder Womens Medical College Br. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBLBBDDH073 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.