SWIFT/BIC code SJBLBDDHKTG
SJBLBDDHKTG belongs to Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SJBLBDDHKTG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SJBLBDDH |
| Branch code | KTG |
| Bank | Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited |
| Branch | Khatunganj Branch |
| City | Chittagong |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SJBL 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.
- KTG 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 uses SWIFT code SJBLBDDHKTG?
SJBLBDDHKTG identifies Khatunganj Branch, a branch or department of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SJBLBDDHKTG, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in SJBLBDDHKTG mean?
SJBL is the bank code of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and KTG identifies the branch Khatunganj Branch.
What happens if I enter SJBLBDDHKTG with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SJBLBDDHKTG with the recipient before sending.
Can I use SJBLBDDH instead of SJBLBDDHKTG?
SJBLBDDH points to the head office of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited, while SJBLBDDHKTG points to Khatunganj Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SJBLBDDHKTG 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.