SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA162
HABBPKKA162 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Sargodha, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Kutchery Bazar Branch |
| City | Sargodha |
| 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.
- 162 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 is behind SWIFT code HABBPKKA162?
HABBPKKA162 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kutchery Bazar Branch, a branch or department of Habib Bank Limited in Sargodha, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA162, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use HABBPKKA162 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HABBPKKA162 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add several percent 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.
What do the letters in HABBPKKA162 stand for?
HABB is the bank code of Habib Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 162 identifies the department Kutchery Bazar Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.