SWIFT/BIC code FAYSPKKA126
FAYSPKKA126 belongs to Faysal Bank Limited in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FAYSPKKA126 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FAYSPKKA |
| Branch code | 126 |
| Bank | Faysal Bank Limited |
| Branch | F-10 Markaz Branch |
| City | Islamabad |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Faysal Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 126 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code FAYSPKKA126?
FAYSPKKA126 identifies F-10 Markaz Branch, part of Faysal Bank Limited in Islamabad, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Faysal Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 18 SWIFT/BIC codes for Faysal Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Faysal Bank Limited.
What happens if I enter FAYSPKKA126 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check FAYSPKKA126 against the details from Faysal Bank Limited before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Faysal Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FAYSPKKA126, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Faysal Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use FAYSPKKA instead of FAYSPKKA126?
FAYSPKKA points to the head office of Faysal Bank Limited, while FAYSPKKA126 is F-10 Markaz Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FAYSPKKA126.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.