SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKA902
ASCMPKKA902 belongs to Askaribank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASCMPKKA902 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASCMPKKA |
| Branch code | 902 |
| Bank | Askaribank Limited |
| Branch | Ibb, Peshawar |
| City | Peshawar |
| 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.
- 902 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 ASCMPKKA902?
The code ASCMPKKA902 belongs to Ibb, Peshawar, a unit of Askaribank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Askaribank Limited got 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.
Can I use ASCMPKKA instead of ASCMPKKA902?
ASCMPKKA is the head office of Askaribank Limited, while ASCMPKKA902 is Ibb, Peshawar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ASCMPKKA902.
What does each part of ASCMPKKA902 stand for?
ASCM is the institution code of Askaribank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 902 identifies the branch Ibb, Peshawar.
What happens if I use ASCMPKKA902 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ASCMPKKA902 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Askaribank Limited in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.