SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKACIT
ALFHPKKACIT belongs to Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFHPKKACIT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFHPKKA |
| Branch code | CIT |
| Bank | Bank Alfalah Limited |
| Branch | Centralized Islamic Trade |
| 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.
- CIT 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 is behind SWIFT code ALFHPKKACIT?
ALFHPKKACIT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Centralized Islamic Trade, a unit of Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ALFHPKKACIT incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALFHPKKACIT against the details from Bank Alfalah Limited before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank Alfalah Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in ALFHPKKACIT mean?
ALFH is the bank code of Bank Alfalah Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and CIT is the code of the department Centralized Islamic Trade.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Alfalah Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKACIT, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use ALFHPKKA instead of ALFHPKKACIT?
ALFHPKKA points to the main office of Bank Alfalah Limited, while ALFHPKKACIT points to Centralized Islamic Trade. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALFHPKKACIT.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.