SWIFT/BIC code NBPAHKHHKLN
NBPAHKHHKLN belongs to National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBPAHKHHKLN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBPAHKHH |
| Branch code | KLN |
| Bank | National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong |
| Branch | Kowloon Branch |
| City | Kowloon |
| Country | Hong Kong SAR China |
How the National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- KLN 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 NBPAHKHHKLN?
NBPAHKHHKLN identifies Kowloon Branch, a unit of National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in NBPAHKHHKLN stand for?
NBPA is the institution code of National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong, HK is the ISO code of Hong Kong SAR China, HH is the code for the city or region and KLN identifies the department Kowloon Branch.
Does National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong in Hong Kong SAR China?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Hong Kong Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBPAHKHHKLN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Hong Kong SAR China is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use NBPAHKHH instead of NBPAHKHHKLN?
NBPAHKHH is the main office of National Bank of Pakistan Hong Kong, while NBPAHKHHKLN is Kowloon Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBPAHKHHKLN 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.