Sonali Bank SWIFT code
The SWIFT code (BIC) of Sonali Bank in Bangladesh is BSONBDDH, as published by the bank on its own website. A SWIFT code tells banks around the world which bank should receive an international payment; the payer also needs the recipient's name, account number and the details below.
- Sonali Bank's SWIFT code is BSONBDDH.
- BSON is the bank, BD the country and DH the location.
- Use the code on the recipient's invoice and confirm new details by a second channel.
- A US dollar payment usually passes through a US correspondent bank; choose OUR to have the full amount arrive.
Sonali Bank SWIFT code
| Bank | Sonali Bank |
|---|---|
| SWIFT code (BIC) | BSONBDDH |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Published by the bank | Sonali Bank website: “Sonali Bank PLC, Head Office, Dhaka BSONBDDH” |
Source: Sonali Bank's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026.
Sonali Bank states that some branches or units use their own codes. If your supplier's invoice shows a different code from the bank, use the code on the invoice and confirm it with the supplier by phone or a second email before the first payment.
What BSONBDDH means
A SWIFT code has 8 or 11 characters. BSONBDDH breaks down as follows.
| Part | Characters | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Bank code | BSON | Identifies the bank |
| Country code | BD | ISO country code of the bank's country |
| Location code | DH | Identifies the location, usually the head office city |
| Branch code | none (8-character code) | XXX or no branch code means the head office |
Structure from ISO 9362, the international standard for business identifier codes, as described by Swift.
What a payment to Sonali Bank needs
For a payment to Sonali Bank, collect these details from the recipient:
- The recipient's full legal name, exactly as the bank holds it
- The recipient's account number, or IBAN where the country uses one
- The SWIFT code: BSONBDDH
- The bank's name and city: Sonali Bank
- A payment reference, usually the invoice number
Local identifiers: Sonali Bank publishes separate SWIFT codes for its foreign exchange branches, for example Local Office Branch, Dhaka: BSONBDDHLOD. (source).
For the rules on paying into Bangladesh, see Sending business payments from the US to Bangladesh, USD to BDT for business payments, How to pay suppliers in Bangladesh.
Sending US dollars to Sonali Bank
A US dollar payment to a bank outside the United States usually travels through a correspondent bank in the US, which holds dollars for the receiving bank. Each bank along the route can deduct a fee when the payer chooses shared charges (SHA). Choosing OUR asks the payer's bank to cover those charges so the full amount arrives. Our guide to intermediary bank fees explains how to see and avoid the deductions.
Paying Sonali Bank from a Helm account
From a Helm account you can pay Sonali Bank by international wire in US dollars or, where a local payment system is available, in the local currency. The fee, the exchange rate and the expected arrival date are shown before you confirm.
Helm sets pricing for each business around its volume, currencies and rails, and agrees it in writing before the account opens. See how pricing works.
Other banks in Bangladesh
| Bank | SWIFT code |
|---|---|
| Sonali Bank | BSONBDDH |
| Dutch-Bangla Bank | DBBLBDDH |
| BRAC Bank | BRAKBDDH |
| Eastern Bank | EBLDBDDH |
| Southeast Bank | SEBDBDDH |
| Mutual Trust Bank | MTBLBDDH |
Codes from each bank's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026. All banks: SWIFT codes in Bangladesh.
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What is the SWIFT code for Sonali Bank?
Sonali Bank's SWIFT code is BSONBDDH, as published on the bank's own website and checked on 29 October 2026.
Does Sonali Bank use different SWIFT codes for branches?
Yes. Sonali Bank states that some branches or units use their own codes, so use the code on the recipient's invoice or account letter.
Is a SWIFT code the same as a BIC?
Yes. BIC stands for business identifier code, the ISO 9362 standard; SWIFT code is the everyday name for the same code.
Is BSONBDDH the same as BSONBDDHXXX?
Yes. An 8-character code and the same code followed by XXX both point to the bank's head office.
What does it cost to pay Sonali Bank from Helm?
Helm agrees pricing with your business in writing before the account opens, set around your volume, currencies and rails. The fee, the exchange rate and the expected arrival date are shown before you confirm each payment.
References
This guide is general information for businesses, not financial, legal or tax advice. Rules, fees and timings were checked against the sources listed on the review date and may change.