SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA223
HABBPKKA223 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA223 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 223 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | City Branch |
| City | Peshawar |
| 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.
- 223 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 BIC HABBPKKA223?
HABBPKKA223 identifies City Branch, a branch or department of Habib Bank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA223, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HABBPKKA223 mean?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 223 identifies the branch City Branch.
What happens if I enter HABBPKKA223 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HABBPKKA223 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.