SWIFT/BIC code PRBLBDDH020
PRBLBDDH020 belongs to Prime Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRBLBDDH020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRBLBDDH |
| Branch code | 020 |
| Bank | Prime Bank Limited |
| Branch | Banani Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way the Prime Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 020 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 PRBLBDDH020?
PRBLBDDH020 identifies Banani Branch, a unit of Prime Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Prime Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Prime Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PRBLBDDH020, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use PRBLBDDH020 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PRBLBDDH020 against the details from Prime Bank Limited before you confirm.
What does each part of PRBLBDDH020 mean?
PRBL is the bank code of Prime Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 020 identifies the department Banani Branch.
Can I use PRBLBDDH instead of PRBLBDDH020?
PRBLBDDH points to the head office of Prime Bank Limited, while PRBLBDDH020 is Banani Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PRBLBDDH020.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.