SWIFT Code DHBLBDDH201 — DHAKA BANK LIMITED, CHITTAGONG

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for DHAKA BANK LIMITED in CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
Bangladesh
DHAKA BAN…
CHITTAGONG
Result

CHITTAGONG

DHAKA BANK LIMITED · Bangladesh

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

DHBLBDDH201

Code Breakdown

DHBL Bank Code
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BD Country
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DH Location
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201 Branch

Branch

(AGRABAD BRANCH)

City

CHITTAGONG

Country Code

BD

Connection Status

Active

All DHAKA BANK LIMITED SWIFT Codes in CHITTAGONG 4
  • DHBLBDDH202 (KHATUNGANJ BRANCH)
  • DHBLBDDH203 (JUBILEE ROAD BRANCH)
  • DHBLBDDHTOC (TRADE OPERATION)

About SWIFT Code DHBLBDDH201 — DHAKA BANK LIMITED, CHITTAGONG

SWIFT code DHBLBDDH201 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for DHAKA BANK LIMITED in CHITTAGONG, 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 DHAKA BANK LIMITED for all outward international remittances from CHITTAGONG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code DHBLBDDH201

The code DHBLBDDH201 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeDHBL4 lettersIdentifies DHAKA BANK LIMITED as the institution
Country CodeBD2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Bangladesh
Location CodeDH2 charsCity/region identifier within Bangladesh
Branch Code2013 charsIdentifies the specific CHITTAGONG branch
Quick Tip: DHBLBDDH201 is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code DHBLBDDH201

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your DHAKA BANK LIMITED account in CHITTAGONG, share SWIFT code DHBLBDDH201 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 DHAKA BANK LIMITED, CHITTAGONG must provide SWIFT code DHBLBDDH201. 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 DHAKA BANK LIMITED in CHITTAGONG rely on SWIFT code DHBLBDDH201 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT DHBLBDDH2018 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code DHBLBDDH201 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for DHAKA BANK LIMITED →

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

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

How SWIFT Code DHBLBDDH201 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code DHBLBDDH201 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 DHAKA BANK LIMITED.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: DHAKA BANK LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code DHBLBDDH201

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter DHBLBDDH201 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for CHITTAGONG 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 DHBLBDDH201 directly with DHAKA BANK LIMITED's CHITTAGONG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against DHAKA BANK LIMITED's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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