SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKACRD
ALFHPKKACRD belongs to Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFHPKKACRD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFHPKKA |
| Branch code | CRD |
| Bank | Bank Alfalah Limited |
| Branch | Centralized Remittance 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.
- CRD 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 ALFHPKKACRD?
The code ALFHPKKACRD belongs to Centralized Remittance 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 the letters in ALFHPKKACRD 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 CRD is the code of the department Centralized Remittance Department.
What happens if I use ALFHPKKACRD incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ALFHPKKACRD with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank Alfalah Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use ALFHPKKA instead of ALFHPKKACRD?
ALFHPKKA points to the main office of Bank Alfalah Limited, while ALFHPKKACRD is Centralized Remittance Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ALFHPKKACRD if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Alfalah Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKACRD, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.