SWIFT/BIC code BPUNPKKAXXX
BPUNPKKAXXX belongs to Bank of Punjab, The in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPUNPKKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPUNPKKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Punjab, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way 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.
- XXX 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 BPUNPKKAXXX?
BPUNPKKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Punjab, The in Karachi, Pakistan. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Punjab, The does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Punjab, The?
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.
Is BPUNPKKA and BPUNPKKAXXX the same code?
Yes. BPUNPKKA is the short version of BPUNPKKAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Punjab, The in Karachi.
What happens if I use BPUNPKKAXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BPUNPKKAXXX with the recipient before sending.
Has Bank of Punjab, The got more 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Punjab, The?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.