SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA242
HABBPKKA242 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA242 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 242 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Centre Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Habib Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 242 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 uses SWIFT code HABBPKKA242?
HABBPKKA242 identifies Centre Branch, part of Habib Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Habib Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 64 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Bank Limited.
What does each part of HABBPKKA242 mean?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 242 identifies the department Centre Branch.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA242?
HABBPKKA points to the main office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA242 points to Centre Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HABBPKKA242 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA242, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Habib Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.