SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA006
ASCMPKKA006 belongs to Askaribank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASCMPKKA006 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASCMPKKA |
| Branch code | 006 |
| Bank | Askaribank Limited |
| Branch | Sat Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Askaribank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 006 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 ASCMPKKA006?
The code ASCMPKKA006 belongs to Sat Branch, part of Askaribank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ASCMPKKA006 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ASCMPKKA006 against the details from Askaribank Limited before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Askaribank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Askaribank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA006, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ASCMPKKA006 stand for?
ASCM is the bank code of Askaribank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 006 identifies the department Sat Branch.
Can I use ASCMPKKA instead of ASCMPKKA006?
ASCMPKKA is the main office of Askaribank Limited, while ASCMPKKA006 is Sat Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ASCMPKKA006 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.