SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKACED
ALFHPKKACED belongs to Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFHPKKACED |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFHPKKA |
| Branch code | CED |
| Bank | Bank Alfalah Limited |
| Branch | Centralized Export Department |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way 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.
- CED 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 SWIFT code ALFHPKKACED?
ALFHPKKACED is the SWIFT/BIC code of Centralized Export Department, part of Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, 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 Bank Alfalah Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKACED, 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank Alfalah Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Alfalah Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of ALFHPKKACED stand for?
ALFH is the institution code of Bank Alfalah Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and CED is the code of the branch Centralized Export Department.
Has Bank Alfalah Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.