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Bangladesh BIN Number Checker
Check that a Bangladesh Business Identification Number (BIN / e-BIN) issued by the National Board of Revenue is correctly structured before you use it on invoices or customs filings.
What is a BIN number in Bangladesh?
A Bangladesh BIN (Business Identification Number) is the VAT registration or turnover-tax enlistment number the National Board of Revenue issues on the Mushak-2.3 certificate. It has 13 digits, printed like 123456789-0101, and is needed for imports and exports, tenders, VAT invoices and — since 1 July 2026 — opening a business bank account.
Bangladesh BIN format
A 9-digit core BIN plus a 4-digit suffix, printed with a hyphen between them.
serial number
suffix
Format example only: 123456789-0101. Enter it with or without the hyphen.
- 13 digits: Numeric only. NBR documents print it as nine digits, a hyphen, then four digits; there is no BD country prefix.
- Core BIN: The first nine digits are a meaningless sequential number whose 9th digit is a check digit. NBR has not published the check-digit formula. The core never changes, even if the business moves to another Commissionerate.
- Suffix: The last four digits are a suffix assigned by NBR’s VAT Online system. They are not a branch code: a separately registered branch gets its own BIN.
- Not a BIN: An 11-digit number (1991 VAT Act), a 12-digit e-TIN, or a 6–8 digit payment-card “BIN” will not pass — card BINs are an unrelated banking term.
How to check a Bangladesh BIN
- 1 Get the 13-digit BIN from the supplier’s Mushak-2.3 registration certificate or Mushak-6.3 tax invoice.
- 2 Enter it above, with or without the hyphen, to confirm it is correctly structured.
- 3 Need the registered name and status? Our Bangladesh BIN verification guide shows how to look it up with NBR.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check a BIN number online in Bangladesh?
Enter it in the checker on this page to confirm the BIN is correctly structured: 13 digits, with or without the hyphen. For a step-by-step walkthrough of NBR’s own BIN search, see our Bangladesh BIN verification guide.
How many digits is a Bangladesh BIN?
13 digits, usually printed as 123456789-0101. The first 9 digits are the core BIN — an 8-digit serial number plus a check digit, with no location meaning — and the last 4 are a suffix assigned by NBR’s VAT Online system.
Is BIN the same as TIN in Bangladesh?
No. The BIN is the VAT registration or turnover-tax enlistment number under the VAT and Supplementary Duty Act 2012. The e-TIN is the separate 12-digit income-tax number. Most companies hold both, and NBR’s BIN record shows the e-TIN as a separate field.
Are 9-digit and 11-digit BINs still valid?
The 11-digit BINs issued under the 1991 VAT Act have been replaced by the 9-digit BINs of the 2012 Act. A 9-digit e-BIN is now written as a 13-digit BIN, so add the 4-digit suffix shown on the Mushak-2.3 certificate.
Must the buyer’s BIN appear on a Mushak-6.3 invoice?
The supplier’s BIN must always appear. The purchaser’s name, address and BIN are required where applicable and the value of the supply exceeds Tk 25,000 (VAT Rules 2016, rule 40, as amended in 2024).
Does a BIN expire or need renewal?
No. NBR states that a VAT registration or turnover-tax enlistment never needs renewal and stays in force until cancelled, and no fee is charged for it. The 9-digit core of the BIN also stays the same if the business moves to another VAT Commissionerate.
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