SWIFT/BIC code AIINPKKALHR
AIINPKKALHR belongs to Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AIINPKKALHR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AIINPKKA |
| Branch code | LHR |
| Bank | Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AIIN 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.
- LHR 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 AIINPKKALHR?
The code AIINPKKALHR belongs to Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited, a branch or department of Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AIINPKKALHR, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in AIINPKKALHR mean?
AIIN is the bank code of Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and LHR is the code of the department Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited.
How long does it take to send money to Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)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 and cheaper.
What happens if I enter AIINPKKALHR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AIINPKKALHR against the details from Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited before sending.
Can I use AIINPKKA instead of AIINPKKALHR?
AIINPKKA is the main office of Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited, while AIINPKKALHR is Albaraka Bank (Pakistan)Limited. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AIINPKKALHR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.