SWIFT/BIC code SOIVBDDHBAS
SOIVBDDHBAS belongs to Social Islami Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOIVBDDHBAS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOIVBDDH |
| Branch code | BAS |
| Bank | Social Islami Bank Limited |
| Branch | Basundhara Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Social Islami Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOIV 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.
- BAS 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 SOIVBDDHBAS?
SOIVBDDHBAS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Basundhara Branch, a unit of Social Islami Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Social Islami Bank Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use SOIVBDDHBAS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOIVBDDHBAS against the details from Social Islami Bank Limited before you confirm.
What does each part of SOIVBDDHBAS mean?
SOIV is the institution code of Social Islami Bank Limited, BD is the ISO code of Bangladesh, DH is the location code and BAS identifies the branch Basundhara Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Social Islami Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SOIVBDDHBAS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bangladesh uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Social Islami Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.