SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA526
HABBPKKA526 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA526 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 526 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Bahadurabad Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| 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.
- 526 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 HABBPKKA526?
The code HABBPKKA526 belongs to Bahadurabad Branch, a unit of Habib Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA526, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA526?
HABBPKKA points to the main office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA526 points to Bahadurabad Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HABBPKKA526.
What happens if I use HABBPKKA526 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HABBPKKA526 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of HABBPKKA526 mean?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 526 identifies the branch Bahadurabad Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.