SOIVBDDHGUL — SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK PLC
SOIVBDDHGUL is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK PLC in DHAKA, Bangladesh — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
SOIVBDDHGUL is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK PLC in DHAKA, Bangladesh. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: SOIVBDDH
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK PLC |
| Country | Bangladesh (BD) |
| Location Code | DH |
| Branch | GULSHAN BRANCH, DHAKA |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SOIVBDDHGUL belong to?
The SWIFT code SOIVBDDHGUL identifies SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK PLC in DHAKA, Bangladesh. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SOIVBDDHGUL mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SOIVBDDHGUL are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SOIV) represent the bank code for SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK PLC; characters 5-6 (BD) indicate the country code for Bangladesh; characters 7-8 (DH) specify the location code; and the final characters (GUL) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SOIVBDDHGUL active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SOIVBDDHGUL 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 SOIVBDDH instead of SOIVBDDHGUL?
Yes. The 8-character code SOIVBDDH represents the primary headquarters of SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK PLC. The 11-character code SOIVBDDHGUL targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SOIVBDDH (or SOIVBDDHXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SOIVBDDHGUL?
The physical address registered for SOIVBDDHGUL is: FLOOR 3, 80 GULSHAN AVENUE, 1212, DHAKA, 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).