SWIFT/BIC code PRBLBDDH010
PRBLBDDH010 belongs to Prime Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRBLBDDH010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 010 |
| Bank | Prime Bank Limited |
| Branch | Kawran Bazar Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Prime Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PRBL 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.
- 010 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PRBLBDDH010?
PRBLBDDH010 identifies Kawran Bazar Branch, a unit of Prime Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Prime Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Prime Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PRBLBDDH010, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in PRBLBDDH010 stand for?
PRBL is the bank code of Prime Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 010 identifies the department Kawran Bazar Branch.
Can I use PRBLBDDH instead of PRBLBDDH010?
PRBLBDDH points to the head office of Prime Bank Limited, while PRBLBDDH010 points to Kawran Bazar Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PRBLBDDH010.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Prime Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.