SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA034
HABBPKKA034 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA034 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 034 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | S.d.v. Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Habib Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 034 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 BIC HABBPKKA034?
HABBPKKA034 identifies S.d.v. Branch, a unit of Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 do the letters in HABBPKKA034 stand for?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 034 is the code of the branch S.d.v. Branch.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA034?
HABBPKKA points to the head office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA034 points to S.d.v. Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HABBPKKA034 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.