SWIFT/BIC code FAYSPKKA119
FAYSPKKA119 belongs to Faysal Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FAYSPKKA119 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FAYSPKKA |
| Branch code | 119 |
| Bank | Faysal Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gulshan-e-Iqbal Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Faysal Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FAYS 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.
- 119 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 FAYSPKKA119?
FAYSPKKA119 identifies Gulshan-e-Iqbal Branch, a unit of Faysal Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in FAYSPKKA119 stand for?
FAYS is the bank code of Faysal Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 119 identifies the department Gulshan-e-Iqbal Branch.
Can I use FAYSPKKA instead of FAYSPKKA119?
FAYSPKKA points to the main office of Faysal Bank Limited, while FAYSPKKA119 points to Gulshan-e-Iqbal Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FAYSPKKA119.
What happens if I enter FAYSPKKA119 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check FAYSPKKA119 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Faysal Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FAYSPKKA119, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Faysal Bank Limited in Pakistan?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.