SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKA285
ALFHPKKA285 belongs to Bank Alfalah Limited in Multan, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFHPKKA285 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFHPKKA |
| Branch code | 285 |
| Bank | Bank Alfalah Limited |
| Branch | Quaid-e-Azam Road Br Multan Cantt |
| City | Multan |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Bank Alfalah Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 285 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 is behind BIC ALFHPKKA285?
ALFHPKKA285 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Quaid-e-Azam Road Br Multan Cantt, part of Bank Alfalah Limited in Multan, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank Alfalah Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Alfalah Limited.
Can I use ALFHPKKA instead of ALFHPKKA285?
ALFHPKKA is the main office of Bank Alfalah Limited, while ALFHPKKA285 points to Quaid-e-Azam Road Br Multan Cantt. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALFHPKKA285.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter ALFHPKKA285 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALFHPKKA285 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in ALFHPKKA285 stand for?
ALFH is the bank code of Bank Alfalah Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 285 is the code of the branch Quaid-e-Azam Road Br Multan Cantt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.