SWIFT/BIC code SBINBDDHSYL
SBINBDDHSYL belongs to State Bank of India in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBINBDDHSYL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBINBDDH |
| Branch code | SYL |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Sylhet Branch |
| City | Sylhet |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBIN 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.
- SYL 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 SWIFT code SBINBDDHSYL?
SBINBDDHSYL identifies Sylhet Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SBINBDDHSYL stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and SYL is the code of the branch Sylhet Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBINBDDHSYL, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use SBINBDDHSYL incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBINBDDHSYL with the recipient before sending.
Can I use SBINBDDH instead of SBINBDDHSYL?
SBINBDDH points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBINBDDHSYL is Sylhet Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBINBDDHSYL 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.