SWIFT/BIC code NBPAAFKAXXX
NBPAAFKAXXX belongs to National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBPAAFKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBPAAFKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
The way the National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AF 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
What bank is behind BIC NBPAAFKAXXX?
NBPAAFKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch in Kabul, Afghanistan. Use it when a payment to National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch does not need a specific branch.
Does National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NBPAAFKAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch in Afghanistan, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is NBPAAFKA and NBPAAFKAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. NBPAAFKA is the 8-character version of NBPAAFKAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch in Kabul.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Afghanistan with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in NBPAAFKAXXX stand for?
NBPA is the institution code of National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch, AF is the ISO code of Afghanistan, KA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Pakistan, Kabul Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBPAAFKAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Afghanistan 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.