SWIFT/BIC code ABPAPKKATFW
ABPAPKKATFW belongs to Allied Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABPAPKKATFW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABPAPKKA |
| Branch code | TFW |
| Bank | Allied Bank Limited |
| Branch | Trade Factory Wing, Trade Tower, Central Office, Karachi. |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Allied Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- TFW 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 SWIFT/BIC code ABPAPKKATFW?
ABPAPKKATFW identifies Trade Factory Wing, Trade Tower, Central Office, Karachi., a unit of Allied Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ABPAPKKATFW mean?
ABPA is the institution code of Allied Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and TFW is the code of the department Trade Factory Wing, Trade Tower, Central Office, Karachi..
What happens if I enter ABPAPKKATFW with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ABPAPKKATFW against the details from Allied Bank Limited before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Allied Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABPAPKKATFW, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ABPAPKKA instead of ABPAPKKATFW?
ABPAPKKA is the main office of Allied Bank Limited, while ABPAPKKATFW is Trade Factory Wing, Trade Tower, Central Office, Karachi.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ABPAPKKATFW.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Allied Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.