SWIFT/BIC code SOIVBDDHFEX
SOIVBDDHFEX belongs to Social Islami Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOIVBDDHFEX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOIVBDDH |
| Branch code | FEX |
| Bank | Social Islami Bank Limited |
| Branch | Foreign Exchange Branch |
| City | Dhaka |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Social Islami Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- FEX 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 SOIVBDDHFEX?
The code SOIVBDDHFEX belongs to Foreign Exchange Branch, a branch or department of Social Islami Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter SOIVBDDHFEX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOIVBDDHFEX against the details from Social Islami Bank Limited before you confirm.
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 what you receive in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SOIVBDDHFEX mean?
SOIV is the institution code of Social Islami Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the code for the city or region and FEX is the code of the department Foreign Exchange Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Social Islami Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SOIVBDDHFEX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Bangladesh is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Social Islami Bank Limited take in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. 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.