SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKAFT3
ASCMPKKAFT3 belongs to Askaribank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ASCMPKKAFT3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ASCMPKKA |
| Branch code | FT3 |
| Bank | Askaribank Limited |
| Branch | Central Foreign Trade Unit |
| City | Rawalpindi |
| 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.
- FT3 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 ASCMPKKAFT3?
ASCMPKKAFT3 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Foreign Trade Unit, part of Askaribank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Askaribank Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Askaribank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use ASCMPKKA instead of ASCMPKKAFT3?
ASCMPKKA points to the head office of Askaribank Limited, while ASCMPKKAFT3 points to Central Foreign Trade Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ASCMPKKAFT3 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Askaribank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ASCMPKKAFT3, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ASCMPKKAFT3 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 FT3 identifies the department Central Foreign Trade Unit.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.