SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA172
HABBPKKA172 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 172 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Main Market Gulberg Centre Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| 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.
- 172 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 code HABBPKKA172?
The code HABBPKKA172 belongs to Main Market Gulberg Centre Branch, a branch or department of Habib Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA172?
HABBPKKA points to the head office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA172 is Main Market Gulberg Centre Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HABBPKKA172.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
Does Habib Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA172, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.