SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKATRY
ALFHPKKATRY belongs to Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFHPKKATRY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFHPKKA |
| Branch code | TRY |
| Bank | Bank Alfalah Limited |
| Branch | Treasury Operations (Con |
| City | Karachi |
| 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.
- TRY 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/BIC code ALFHPKKATRY?
ALFHPKKATRY identifies Treasury Operations (Con, a unit of Bank Alfalah Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank Alfalah Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 14 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Alfalah Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Alfalah Limited.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Alfalah Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALFHPKKATRY, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Alfalah Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually 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 ALFHPKKATRY mean?
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 TRY identifies the department Treasury Operations (Con.
Can I use ALFHPKKA instead of ALFHPKKATRY?
ALFHPKKA points to the head office of Bank Alfalah Limited, while ALFHPKKATRY points to Treasury Operations (Con. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALFHPKKATRY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.