SWIFT/BIC code NBPAPKKACBL
NBPAPKKACBL belongs to National Bank of Pakistan in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBPAPKKACBL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBPAPKKA |
| Branch code | CBL |
| Bank | National Bank of Pakistan |
| Branch | Cooprate Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the National Bank of Pakistan 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.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CBL 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 branch is behind SWIFT code NBPAPKKACBL?
NBPAPKKACBL identifies Cooprate Branch, a unit of National Bank of Pakistan in Lahore, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NBPAPKKA instead of NBPAPKKACBL?
NBPAPKKA is the main office of National Bank of Pakistan, while NBPAPKKACBL is Cooprate Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use NBPAPKKACBL if the recipient asks for it.
Does National Bank of Pakistan have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 22 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Pakistan in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Pakistan.
What do the letters in NBPAPKKACBL mean?
NBPA is the institution code of National Bank of Pakistan, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and CBL is the code of the department Cooprate Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Pakistan?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBPAPKKACBL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter NBPAPKKACBL with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBPAPKKACBL with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.