SWIFT Code CIBLBDDH — CITY BANK LIMITED THE, DHAKA

About SWIFT Code CIBLBDDH — CITY BANK LIMITED THE, DHAKA

SWIFT code CIBLBDDH is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITY BANK LIMITED THE in DHAKA, 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 CITY BANK LIMITED THE for all outward international remittances from DHAKA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CIBLBDDH

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CIBLBDDH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITY BANK LIMITED THE account in DHAKA, share SWIFT code CIBLBDDH 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 CITY BANK LIMITED THE, DHAKA must provide SWIFT code CIBLBDDH. 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 CITY BANK LIMITED THE in DHAKA rely on SWIFT code CIBLBDDH 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 CITY BANK LIMITED THE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CITY BANK LIMITED THE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CITY BANK LIMITED THE →

How SWIFT Code CIBLBDDH Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CIBLBDDH 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 CITY BANK LIMITED THE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CITY BANK LIMITED THE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CIBLBDDH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CIBLBDDH uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for DHAKA 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 CIBLBDDH directly with CITY BANK LIMITED THE's DHAKA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.