SWIFT/BIC code PRBLBDDH013
PRBLBDDH013 belongs to Prime Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRBLBDDH013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Prime Bank Limited |
| Branch | Mouchak Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How 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.
- 013 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/BIC code PRBLBDDH013?
PRBLBDDH013 identifies Mouchak Branch, a branch or department of Prime Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PRBLBDDH013 mean?
PRBL is the bank code of Prime Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the location code and 013 is the code of the branch Mouchak Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Prime Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Prime Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PRBLBDDH013, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Prime Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use PRBLBDDH instead of PRBLBDDH013?
PRBLBDDH is the main office of Prime Bank Limited, while PRBLBDDH013 points to Mouchak Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PRBLBDDH013 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.