SWIFT/BIC code NBPAPKKA02Q
NBPAPKKA02Q belongs to National Bank of Pakistan in Quetta, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBPAPKKA02Q |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBPAPKKA |
| Branch code | 02Q |
| Bank | National Bank of Pakistan |
| Branch | — |
| City | Quetta |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the National Bank of Pakistan 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.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 02Q 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 bank is behind SWIFT code NBPAPKKA02Q?
The code NBPAPKKA02Q belongs to National Bank of Pakistan, a unit of National Bank of Pakistan in Quetta, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use NBPAPKKA02Q incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBPAPKKA02Q with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in NBPAPKKA02Q mean?
NBPA is the bank code of National Bank of Pakistan, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 02Q is the code of the department National Bank of Pakistan.
Has National Bank of Pakistan got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 22 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Pakistan in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NBPAPKKA instead of NBPAPKKA02Q?
NBPAPKKA points to the head office of National Bank of Pakistan, while NBPAPKKA02Q is National Bank of Pakistan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBPAPKKA02Q if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Pakistan take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.