SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA010
ASCMPKKA010 belongs to Askaribank Limited in Sialkot, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASCMPKKA010 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASCMPKKA |
| Branch code | 010 |
| Bank | Askaribank Limited |
| Branch | Sialkot Branch |
| City | Sialkot |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Askaribank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 010 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 BIC ASCMPKKA010?
ASCMPKKA010 identifies Sialkot Branch, part of Askaribank Limited in Sialkot, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Askaribank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Askaribank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA010, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use ASCMPKKA instead of ASCMPKKA010?
ASCMPKKA is the head office of Askaribank Limited, while ASCMPKKA010 is Sialkot Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ASCMPKKA010 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Askaribank Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
Does Askaribank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 23 SWIFT/BIC codes for Askaribank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Askaribank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.