SWIFT/BIC code ABNAPKK1PIN
ABNAPKK1PIN belongs to The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABNAPKK1PIN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABNAPKK1 |
| Branch code | PIN |
| Bank | The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited |
| Branch | Remittance Department, Karachi |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABNA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- PIN Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code ABNAPKK1PIN?
The code ABNAPKK1PIN belongs to Remittance Department, Karachi, part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ABNAPKK1PIN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ABNAPKK1PIN against the details from The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited before sending.
Has The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ABNAPKK1 instead of ABNAPKK1PIN?
ABNAPKK1 points to the head office of The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited, while ABNAPKK1PIN is Remittance Department, Karachi. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ABNAPKK1PIN if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in ABNAPKK1PIN stand for?
ABNA is the bank code of The Royal Bank of Scotland Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, K1 is the location code and PIN identifies the department Remittance Department, Karachi.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.