SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA959
HABBPKKA959 belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBPKKA959 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBPKKA |
| Branch code | 959 |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Corporate Centre |
| City | Peshawar |
| 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.
- 959 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA959?
HABBPKKA959 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporate Centre, a unit of Habib Bank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank Limited in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HABBPKKA959, 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.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in HABBPKKA959 mean?
HABB is the bank code of Habib Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 959 identifies the branch Corporate Centre.
Can I use HABBPKKA instead of HABBPKKA959?
HABBPKKA is the head office of Habib Bank Limited, while HABBPKKA959 is Corporate Centre. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HABBPKKA959 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.