SWIFT Code PUBABDDH208 — PUBALI BANK LIMITED, SYLHET

About SWIFT Code PUBABDDH208 — PUBALI BANK LIMITED, SYLHET

SWIFT code PUBABDDH208 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for PUBALI 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 PUBALI 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 PUBABDDH208

The code PUBABDDH208 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code PUBABDDH208

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your PUBALI BANK LIMITED account in SYLHET, share SWIFT code PUBABDDH208 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 PUBALI BANK LIMITED, SYLHET must provide SWIFT code PUBABDDH208. 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 PUBALI BANK LIMITED in SYLHET rely on SWIFT code PUBABDDH208 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 PUBALI BANK LIMITED →

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

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

How SWIFT Code PUBABDDH208 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code PUBABDDH208 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 PUBALI BANK LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: PUBALI BANK LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code PUBABDDH208

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter PUBABDDH208 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 PUBABDDH208 directly with PUBALI BANK LIMITED's SYLHET branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.