SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA147
HABBPKKA147 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Sahiwal, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA147 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 147 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Jinnah Chowk Branch |
| City | Sahiwal |
| 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.
- 147 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 BIC HABBPKKA147?
HABBPKKA147 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Jinnah Chowk Branch, a unit of Habib Bank Limited in Sahiwal, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA147, the IBAN or local account number 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 HABBPKKA147?
HABBPKKA points to the main office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA147 is Jinnah Chowk Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HABBPKKA147.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Habib Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 64 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Bank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.