SWIFT/BIC code NBPAPKKA02S

NBPAPKKA02S belongs to National Bank of Pakistan in Sialkot, Pakistan.

NBPAPKKA02S

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNBPAPKKA02S
8-character codeNBPAPKKA
Branch code02S
BankNational Bank of Pakistan
BranchDistrict Court Branch
CitySialkot
CountryPakistan

How the National Bank of Pakistan 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.
PK Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
KA Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
02S 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 uses SWIFT code NBPAPKKA02S?

The code NBPAPKKA02S belongs to District Court Branch, part of National Bank of Pakistan in Sialkot, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Pakistan?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBPAPKKA02S, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Pakistan?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What happens if I use NBPAPKKA02S incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBPAPKKA02S with the recipient before you confirm.

Does National Bank of Pakistan have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 22 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Pakistan in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of NBPAPKKA02S stand for?

NBPA is the institution code of National Bank of Pakistan, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 02S is the code of the department District Court Branch.

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