SWIFT/BIC code SOIVBDDHRAJ
SOIVBDDHRAJ belongs to Social Islami Bank Limited in Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOIVBDDHRAJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOIVBDDH |
| Branch code | RAJ |
| Bank | Social Islami Bank Limited |
| Branch | Rajshahi Branch |
| City | Rajshahi |
| Country | Bangladesh |
How the Social Islami Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- RAJ 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 is behind BIC SOIVBDDHRAJ?
SOIVBDDHRAJ identifies Rajshahi Branch, a branch or department of Social Islami Bank Limited in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SOIVBDDHRAJ mean?
SOIV is the bank code of Social Islami Bank Limited, BD stands for Bangladesh, DH is the location code and RAJ is the code of the branch Rajshahi Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Social Islami Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bangladesh with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Social Islami Bank Limited take in Bangladesh?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Social Islami Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOIVBDDHRAJ, 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.
Can I use SOIVBDDH instead of SOIVBDDHRAJ?
SOIVBDDH is the head office of Social Islami Bank Limited, while SOIVBDDHRAJ points to Rajshahi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOIVBDDHRAJ.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.