SWIFT Code MBLBBDDH008 — MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED, SYLHET

About SWIFT Code MBLBBDDH008 — MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED, SYLHET

SWIFT code MBLBBDDH008 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MERCANTILE 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 MERCANTILE 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 MBLBBDDH008

The code MBLBBDDH008 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MBLBBDDH008

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED account in SYLHET, share SWIFT code MBLBBDDH008 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 MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED, SYLHET must provide SWIFT code MBLBBDDH008. 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 MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED in SYLHET rely on SWIFT code MBLBBDDH008 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 MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED →

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

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

How SWIFT Code MBLBBDDH008 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MBLBBDDH008 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 MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MBLBBDDH008

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MBLBBDDH008 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 MBLBBDDH008 directly with MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED's SYLHET branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.