SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH201
PUBABDDH201 belongs to Pubali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PUBABDDH201 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PUBABDDH |
| Branch code | 201 |
| Bank | Pubali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Principal Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Pubali Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 201 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 is behind BIC PUBABDDH201?
PUBABDDH201 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Principal Branch, a branch or department of Pubali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PUBABDDH201 stand for?
PUBA is the bank code of Pubali Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 201 identifies the department Principal Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Pubali Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH201, 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 a transfer to Pubali Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use PUBABDDH201 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PUBABDDH201 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PUBABDDH instead of PUBABDDH201?
PUBABDDH points to the main office of Pubali Bank Limited, while PUBABDDH201 is Principal Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PUBABDDH201 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.