SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA814
HABBPKKA814 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA814 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 814 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | S.d.v. Branch |
| City | Rawalpindi |
| 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.
- 814 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 HABBPKKA814?
HABBPKKA814 identifies S.d.v. Branch, a unit of Habib Bank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA814?
HABBPKKA points to the head office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA814 is S.d.v. Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HABBPKKA814 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Habib Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 64 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Bank Limited.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA814, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.