SWIFT/BIC code ABPAPKKA979
ABPAPKKA979 belongs to Allied Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABPAPKKA979 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABPAPKKA |
| Branch code | 979 |
| Bank | Allied Bank Limited |
| Branch | Centralized Swift, Head Office, Lahore |
| City | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Allied Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 979 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 bank uses BIC ABPAPKKA979?
ABPAPKKA979 identifies Centralized Swift, Head Office, Lahore, a branch or department of Allied Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ABPAPKKA instead of ABPAPKKA979?
ABPAPKKA is the main office of Allied Bank Limited, while ABPAPKKA979 is Centralized Swift, Head Office, Lahore. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ABPAPKKA979 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use ABPAPKKA979 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ABPAPKKA979 with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Allied Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Allied Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Allied Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABPAPKKA979, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Allied Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.