SWIFT/BIC code FAYSPKKA122
FAYSPKKA122 belongs to Faysal Bank Limited in Sialkot, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FAYSPKKA122 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FAYSPKKA |
| Branch code | 122 |
| Bank | Faysal Bank Limited |
| Branch | Sialkot Branch |
| City | Sialkot |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way 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.
- 122 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 bank uses BIC FAYSPKKA122?
FAYSPKKA122 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sialkot Branch, a unit of Faysal Bank Limited in Sialkot, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in FAYSPKKA122 mean?
FAYS is the bank code of Faysal Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 122 is the code of the branch Sialkot Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Faysal Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FAYSPKKA122, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Faysal Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Faysal Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use FAYSPKKA122 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check FAYSPKKA122 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.