SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKACGD
ALFHPKKACGD belongs to Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFHPKKACGD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFHPKKA |
| Branch code | CGD |
| Bank | Bank Alfalah Limited |
| Branch | Centralized Guarantees Department |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Bank Alfalah Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- CGD 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
What bank uses SWIFT code ALFHPKKACGD?
ALFHPKKACGD identifies Centralized Guarantees Department, a branch or department of Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank Alfalah Limited have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ALFHPKKA instead of ALFHPKKACGD?
ALFHPKKA points to the head office of Bank Alfalah Limited, while ALFHPKKACGD is Centralized Guarantees Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALFHPKKACGD.
What do the letters in ALFHPKKACGD mean?
ALFH is the bank code of Bank Alfalah Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and CGD identifies the branch Centralized Guarantees Department.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.