SWIFT Code BSONBDDHLAL — SONALI BANK LIMITED, RANGPUR

About SWIFT Code BSONBDDHLAL — SONALI BANK LIMITED, RANGPUR

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

How to Read SWIFT Code BSONBDDHLAL

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BSONBDDHLAL

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SONALI BANK LIMITED account in RANGPUR, share SWIFT code BSONBDDHLAL 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 SONALI BANK LIMITED, RANGPUR must provide SWIFT code BSONBDDHLAL. 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 SONALI BANK LIMITED in RANGPUR rely on SWIFT code BSONBDDHLAL 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 SONALI BANK LIMITED →

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

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

How SWIFT Code BSONBDDHLAL Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BSONBDDHLAL

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