SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA007
HABBPKKA007 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA007 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 007 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Foreign Exchange Branch - Habib Square |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Habib Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HABB 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.
- 007 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA007?
HABBPKKA007 identifies Foreign Exchange Branch - Habib Square, a unit of Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA007, the account number or IBAN 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 Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Habib Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 64 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Bank Limited.
What does each part of HABBPKKA007 mean?
HABB is the bank code of Habib Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 007 identifies the department Foreign Exchange Branch - Habib Square.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA007?
HABBPKKA is the head office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA007 points to Foreign Exchange Branch - Habib Square. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HABBPKKA007 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.