SWIFT/BIC code ABPAPKKAEPZ
ABPAPKKAEPZ belongs to Allied Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABPAPKKAEPZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABPAPKKA |
| Branch code | EPZ |
| Bank | Allied Bank Limited |
| Branch | Export Processing Zone Branch, (Off Shore Banking Unit |
| City | Karachi |
| 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.
- EPZ 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
What bank uses SWIFT code ABPAPKKAEPZ?
ABPAPKKAEPZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Export Processing Zone Branch, (Off Shore Banking Unit, a branch or department of Allied Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Allied Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABPAPKKAEPZ, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Has Allied Bank Limited got 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.
How long does a transfer to Allied Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Allied Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of ABPAPKKAEPZ mean?
ABPA is the bank code of Allied Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and EPZ identifies the department Export Processing Zone Branch, (Off Shore Banking Unit.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.