AD Code ( Authorized Dealer Code)
An AD Code is a 14-digit code, which is given by the bank where the exporter maintains a business current account. The first four digits of the code represent the bank code, the next four digits represent the branch code, and the last six digits represent the unique account number of the authorised dealer. This code, printed with the bank letterhead, can be obtained after the exporter has registered for an Import Export Code (IEC) by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues AD Codes to authorised dealers to facilitate their foreign exchange transactions. AD Codes are necessary for all foreign exchange transactions, including imports, exports, and remittances. Entities that need to engage in foreign exchange transactions in India, such as importers, exporters, and individuals, need to provide the AD Code of the authorized dealer they are transacting with to complete the transaction. The AD Code helps...