SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA152
HABBPKKA152 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA152 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 152 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Corporate Centre |
| City | Faisalabad |
| 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.
- 152 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 HABBPKKA152?
The code HABBPKKA152 belongs to Corporate Centre, a branch or department of Habib Bank Limited in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA152, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in HABBPKKA152 mean?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 152 identifies the department Corporate Centre.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA152?
HABBPKKA points to the head office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA152 points to Corporate Centre. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HABBPKKA152.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.