SWIFT/BIC code BAHLPKKAEPZ
BAHLPKKAEPZ belongs to Bank Al Habib Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAHLPKKAEPZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAHLPKKA |
| Branch code | EPZ |
| Bank | Bank Al Habib Limited |
| Branch | Export Processing Zone Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Bank Al Habib Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAHL 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.
- EPZ 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 BIC BAHLPKKAEPZ?
BAHLPKKAEPZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Export Processing Zone Branch, a unit of Bank Al Habib Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BAHLPKKAEPZ incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BAHLPKKAEPZ with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Al Habib Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BAHLPKKAEPZ, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BAHLPKKAEPZ mean?
BAHL is the institution code of Bank Al Habib Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and EPZ is the code of the department Export Processing Zone Branch.
Does Bank Al Habib Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Al Habib Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Al Habib Limited.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Al Habib Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.