SWIFT Code ALARBDDH070 — AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD., SYLHET

About SWIFT Code ALARBDDH070 — AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD., SYLHET

SWIFT code ALARBDDH070 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. in SYLHET, Bangladesh. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. for all outward international remittances from SYLHET. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ALARBDDH070

The code ALARBDDH070 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ALARBDDH070

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. account in SYLHET, share SWIFT code ALARBDDH070 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD., SYLHET must provide SWIFT code ALARBDDH070. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. in SYLHET rely on SWIFT code ALARBDDH070 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. →

How SWIFT Code ALARBDDH070 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ALARBDDH070 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ALARBDDH070

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ALARBDDH070 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SYLHET only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Bangladesh.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ALARBDDH070 directly with AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD.'s SYLHET branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.