SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA156
HABBPKKA156 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA156 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 156 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | City Branch |
| City | Rawalpindi |
| 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.
- 156 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 BIC HABBPKKA156?
HABBPKKA156 is the SWIFT/BIC code of City Branch, a branch or department of Habib Bank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA156, 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 HABBPKKA156?
HABBPKKA is the main office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA156 points to City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use HABBPKKA156 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Habib Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 64 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.