SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH217
PUBABDDH217 belongs to Pubali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PUBABDDH217 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PUBABDDH |
| Branch code | 217 |
| Bank | Pubali Bank Limited |
| Branch | Moghbazar 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.
- 217 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 PUBABDDH217?
PUBABDDH217 identifies Moghbazar Branch, part of Pubali Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter PUBABDDH217 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PUBABDDH217 against the details from Pubali Bank Limited before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Pubali Bank Limited?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Pubali Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PUBABDDH217, 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 PUBABDDH217?
PUBABDDH points to the head office of Pubali Bank Limited, while PUBABDDH217 is Moghbazar Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PUBABDDH217 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Pubali Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.