SWIFT/BIC code BPUNPKKA014
BPUNPKKA014 belongs to Bank of Punjab, The in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPUNPKKA014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPUNPKKA |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | Bank of Punjab, The |
| Branch | Gul-e-Akra Plaza Branch |
| City | Rawalpindi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Bank of Punjab, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPUN 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.
- 014 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
Which branch is behind SWIFT code BPUNPKKA014?
BPUNPKKA014 identifies Gul-e-Akra Plaza Branch, a unit of Bank of Punjab, The in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BPUNPKKA instead of BPUNPKKA014?
BPUNPKKA is the main office of Bank of Punjab, The, while BPUNPKKA014 points to Gul-e-Akra Plaza Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPUNPKKA014.
What do the letters in BPUNPKKA014 mean?
BPUN is the institution code of Bank of Punjab, The, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 014 is the code of the department Gul-e-Akra Plaza Branch.
Does Bank of Punjab, The have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Punjab, The in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use BPUNPKKA014 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BPUNPKKA014 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Punjab, The take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.