SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH196
PUBABDDH196 belongs to Pubali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PUBABDDH196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PUBABDDH |
| Branch code | 196 |
| Bank | Pubali Bank Limited |
| Branch | B. B. Avenue Corporate Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Pubali Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PUBA 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.
- 196 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 is behind BIC PUBABDDH196?
PUBABDDH196 identifies B. B. Avenue Corporate Branch, a branch or department of Pubali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PUBABDDH196 mean?
PUBA is the institution code of Pubali Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 196 is the code of the branch B. B. Avenue Corporate Branch.
How long does a transfer to Pubali Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Pubali Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH196, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Pubali Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter PUBABDDH196 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PUBABDDH196 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.