SWIFT Code JANBBDDHFES — JANATA BANK LIMITED, SYLHET

About SWIFT Code JANBBDDHFES — JANATA BANK LIMITED, SYLHET

SWIFT code JANBBDDHFES is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for JANATA BANK LIMITED 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 JANATA BANK LIMITED 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 JANBBDDHFES

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

When to Use SWIFT Code JANBBDDHFES

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your JANATA BANK LIMITED account in SYLHET, share SWIFT code JANBBDDHFES 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 JANATA BANK LIMITED, SYLHET must provide SWIFT code JANBBDDHFES. 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 JANATA BANK LIMITED in SYLHET rely on SWIFT code JANBBDDHFES 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 JANATA BANK LIMITED →

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

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

How SWIFT Code JANBBDDHFES Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code JANBBDDHFES

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter JANBBDDHFES 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 JANBBDDHFES directly with JANATA BANK LIMITED's SYLHET branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.