SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA216
HABBPKKA216 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | F.t.c. Corporate Centre |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How 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.
- 216 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 HABBPKKA216?
HABBPKKA216 is the SWIFT/BIC code of F.t.c. Corporate Centre, a unit of Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter HABBPKKA216 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HABBPKKA216 against the details from Habib Bank Limited before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of HABBPKKA216 stand for?
HABB is the bank code of Habib Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 216 is the code of the branch F.t.c. Corporate Centre.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA216, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.