SWIFT/BIC code SAUDPKKAXXX
SAUDPKKAXXX belongs to Silkbank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAUDPKKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAUDPKKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Silkbank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Silkbank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAUD 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.
- 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
What bank is behind BIC SAUDPKKAXXX?
The code SAUDPKKAXXX belongs to the head office of Silkbank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use it when a payment to Silkbank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Silkbank Limited?
Banks often 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.
Are SAUDPKKA and SAUDPKKAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SAUDPKKA is the 8-character version of SAUDPKKAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Silkbank Limited in Karachi.
Does Silkbank Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SAUDPKKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Silkbank Limited in Pakistan, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter SAUDPKKAXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SAUDPKKAXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Silkbank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SAUDPKKAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.