SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKACTO
SONEPKKACTO belongs to Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SONEPKKACTO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SONEPKKA |
| Branch code | CTO |
| Bank | Soneri Bank Limited |
| Branch | Centralized Trade Operations |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Soneri Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SONE 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.
- CTO 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 SONEPKKACTO?
SONEPKKACTO identifies Centralized Trade Operations, a branch or department of Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Soneri Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SONEPKKA instead of SONEPKKACTO?
SONEPKKA points to the head office of Soneri Bank Limited, while SONEPKKACTO is Centralized Trade Operations. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SONEPKKACTO.
How long does a transfer to Soneri Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of SONEPKKACTO mean?
SONE is the bank code of Soneri Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and CTO identifies the department Centralized Trade Operations.
Has Soneri Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 42 SWIFT/BIC codes for Soneri Bank Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.