SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA285
HABBPKKA285 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Sialkot, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA285 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 285 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Small Industrial Estate Branch |
| City | Sialkot |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way 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.
- 285 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/BIC code HABBPKKA285?
The code HABBPKKA285 belongs to Small Industrial Estate Branch, a unit of Habib Bank Limited in Sialkot, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in HABBPKKA285 mean?
HABB is the bank code of Habib Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 285 identifies the branch Small Industrial Estate Branch.
Has Habib Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 64 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA285?
HABBPKKA is the main office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA285 points to Small Industrial Estate Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HABBPKKA285 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.