SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA012
ASCMPKKA012 belongs to Askaribank Limited in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASCMPKKA012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASCMPKKA |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Askaribank Limited |
| Branch | Gujranwala Branch |
| City | Gujranwala |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Askaribank 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.
- 012 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/BIC code ASCMPKKA012?
ASCMPKKA012 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gujranwala Branch, a unit of Askaribank Limited in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ASCMPKKA012 stand for?
ASCM is the bank code of Askaribank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 012 identifies the branch Gujranwala Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Askaribank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use ASCMPKKA instead of ASCMPKKA012?
ASCMPKKA points to the head office of Askaribank Limited, while ASCMPKKA012 points to Gujranwala Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ASCMPKKA012 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Askaribank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 23 SWIFT/BIC codes for Askaribank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Askaribank Limited.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Askaribank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA012, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.