SWIFT/BIC code SOIVBDDHOBU
SOIVBDDHOBU belongs to Social Islami Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOIVBDDHOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOIVBDDH |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Social Islami Bank Limited |
| Branch | Offshore Banking Unit |
| 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.
- OBU 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 BIC SOIVBDDHOBU?
The code SOIVBDDHOBU belongs to Offshore Banking Unit, a unit of Social Islami Bank Limited in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Social Islami Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use SOIVBDDHOBU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOIVBDDHOBU against the details from Social Islami Bank Limited before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Social Islami Bank Limited in Bangladesh?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Social Islami Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SOIVBDDHOBU, 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 SOIVBDDH instead of SOIVBDDHOBU?
SOIVBDDH points to the head office of Social Islami Bank Limited, while SOIVBDDHOBU is Offshore Banking Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SOIVBDDHOBU 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.