SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA027
HABBPKKA027 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA027 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 027 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Nursery Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Habib Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 027 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 HABBPKKA027?
HABBPKKA027 identifies Nursery Branch, part of Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HABBPKKA027 mean?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 027 is the code of the branch Nursery Branch.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA027, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use HABBPKKA027 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HABBPKKA027 with the recipient before sending.
Has Habib Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 64 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.