SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA874
HABBPKKA874 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA874 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 874 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Islamabad Corporate Centre |
| City | Islamabad |
| 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.
- 874 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 bank is behind BIC HABBPKKA874?
HABBPKKA874 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Islamabad Corporate Centre, part of Habib Bank Limited in Islamabad, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often 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 – the difference can be large.
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 do the letters in HABBPKKA874 mean?
HABB is the bank code of Habib Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 874 is the code of the branch Islamabad Corporate Centre.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA874?
HABBPKKA is the head office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA874 points to Islamabad Corporate Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HABBPKKA874 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA874, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.