SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA143
HABBPKKA143 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA143 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 143 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Circular Road Branch |
| City | Faisalabad |
| Country | Pakistan |
How 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.
- 143 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 HABBPKKA143?
HABBPKKA143 identifies Circular Road Branch, a branch or department of Habib Bank Limited in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in HABBPKKA143 mean?
HABB is the bank code of Habib Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 143 is the code of the department Circular Road Branch.
What happens if I enter HABBPKKA143 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HABBPKKA143 against the details from Habib Bank Limited before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA143, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA143?
HABBPKKA points to the main office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA143 is Circular Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HABBPKKA143 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.