SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA001
ASCMPKKA001 belongs to Askari Bank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASCMPKKA001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASCMPKKA |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Askari Bank Limited |
| Branch | Awt Plaza, Rawalpindi Branch |
| City | Rawalpindi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Askari Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ASCM 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.
- 001 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 is behind SWIFT code ASCMPKKA001?
ASCMPKKA001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Awt Plaza, Rawalpindi Branch, a unit of Askari Bank Limited in Rawalpindi, 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 Askari Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA001, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ASCMPKKA instead of ASCMPKKA001?
ASCMPKKA points to the main office of Askari Bank Limited, while ASCMPKKA001 is Awt Plaza, Rawalpindi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ASCMPKKA001.
What happens if I use ASCMPKKA001 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ASCMPKKA001 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Askari Bank Limited in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Askari Bank Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ASCMPKKA001 is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Askari Bank Limited in Pakistan, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.