ALARBDDH078 — AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD.
ALARBDDH078 is the SWIFT/BIC code for AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. in NILPHAMARI, Bangladesh — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
ALARBDDH078 is the SWIFT/BIC code for AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. in NILPHAMARI, Bangladesh. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: ALARBDDH
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. |
| Country | Bangladesh (BD) |
| Location Code | DH |
| Branch | SAYEDPUR BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ALARBDDH078 belong to?
The SWIFT code ALARBDDH078 identifies AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD. in NILPHAMARI, Bangladesh. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ALARBDDH078 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ALARBDDH078 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ALAR) represent the bank code for AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD.; characters 5-6 (BD) indicate the country code for Bangladesh; characters 7-8 (DH) specify the location code; and the final characters (078) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ALARBDDH078 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ALARBDDH078 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'DH' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ALARBDDH instead of ALARBDDH078?
Yes. The 8-character code ALARBDDH represents the primary headquarters of AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD.. The 11-character code ALARBDDH078 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ALARBDDH (or ALARBDDHXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ALARBDDH078?
The physical address registered for ALARBDDH078 is: SHAHID DR. ZIKRUL HAQUE ROAD, SAIDPUR, 5310, NILPHAMARI, Bangladesh. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).