SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH216
PUBABDDH216 belongs to Pubali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PUBABDDH216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PUBABDDH |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | Pubali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Mohakhali Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The way 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.
- 216 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH216?
The code PUBABDDH216 belongs to Mohakhali Branch, part of Pubali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use PUBABDDH216 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PUBABDDH216 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in PUBABDDH216 mean?
PUBA is the bank code of Pubali Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and 216 is the code of the branch Mohakhali Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Pubali Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH216, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PUBABDDH instead of PUBABDDH216?
PUBABDDH is the head office of Pubali Bank Limited, while PUBABDDH216 is Mohakhali Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PUBABDDH216 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Pubali Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.