SWIFT/BIC code OIBAPKK1LHR
OIBAPKK1LHR belongs to HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank) in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OIBAPKK1LHR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OIBAPKK1 |
| Branch code | LHR |
| Bank | HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank) |
| Branch | Lahore Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OIBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LHR 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 uses BIC OIBAPKK1LHR?
The code OIBAPKK1LHR belongs to Lahore Branch, part of HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank) in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank) in Pakistan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code OIBAPKK1LHR, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use OIBAPKK1 instead of OIBAPKK1LHR?
OIBAPKK1 points to the main office of HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank), while OIBAPKK1LHR points to Lahore Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use OIBAPKK1LHR if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of OIBAPKK1LHR stand for?
OIBA is the institution code of HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank), PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, K1 is the code for the city or region and LHR identifies the branch Lahore Branch.
How long does a transfer to HSBC Bank Oman S.a.o.g. (Formerly Oman International Bank) take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.