SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKA054
ALFHPKKA054 belongs to Bank Alfalah Limited in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFHPKKA054 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFHPKKA |
| Branch code | 054 |
| Bank | Bank Alfalah Limited |
| Branch | Peoples Colony Branch |
| City | Faisalabad |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Bank Alfalah Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALFH 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.
- 054 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 code ALFHPKKA054?
ALFHPKKA054 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Peoples Colony Branch, part of Bank Alfalah Limited in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Alfalah Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKA054, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ALFHPKKA instead of ALFHPKKA054?
ALFHPKKA points to the main office of Bank Alfalah Limited, while ALFHPKKA054 points to Peoples Colony Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALFHPKKA054.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Bank Alfalah Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Alfalah Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Alfalah Limited?
Banks often 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.