SWIFT/BIC code ICBKPKKAXXX

ICBKPKKAXXX belongs to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch in Karachi, Pakistan.

ICBKPKKAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeICBKPKKAXXX
8-character codeICBKPKKA
Branch codeXXX
BankIndustrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch
BranchHead office
CityKarachi
CountryPakistan

How the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

ICBK 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.
XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code ICBKPKKAXXX?

ICBKPKKAXXX identifies the headquarters of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch in Karachi, Pakistan. Use it when you send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch.

What happens if I enter ICBKPKKAXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ICBKPKKAXXX against the details from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch in Pakistan?

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 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – ICBKPKKAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch in Pakistan, so there is no branch code to choose.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKPKKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of ICBKPKKAXXX stand for?

ICBK is the institution code of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Karachi Branch, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.