SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA190
HABBPKKA190 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Mirpur, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA190 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 190 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Main Branch |
| City | Mirpur |
| 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.
- 190 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/BIC code HABBPKKA190?
The code HABBPKKA190 belongs to Main Branch, part of Habib Bank Limited in Mirpur, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HABBPKKA190 stand for?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 190 identifies the department Main Branch.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA190?
HABBPKKA points to the head office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA190 is Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HABBPKKA190 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA190, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.