SWIFT/BIC code NBPAKZKAXXX
NBPAKZKAXXX belongs to National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBPAKZKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBPAKZKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Almaty |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
How the National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KZ 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 NBPAKZKAXXX?
NBPAKZKAXXX identifies the main office of National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Use it when a payment to National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are NBPAKZKA and NBPAKZKAXXX the same code?
Yes. NBPAKZKA is the 8-character version of NBPAKZKAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb in Almaty.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBPAKZKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kazakhstan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of NBPAKZKAXXX stand for?
NBPA is the bank code of National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb, KZ is the ISO code of Kazakhstan, KA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NBPAKZKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for National Bank of Pakistan CJSC Sb in Kazakhstan, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.