SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAGLH

SONEPKKAGLH belongs to Soneri Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.

SONEPKKAGLH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSONEPKKAGLH
8-character codeSONEPKKA
Branch codeGLH
BankSoneri Bank Limited
BranchGulberg Branch, Lahore
CityLahore
CountryPakistan

How the Soneri Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
GLH 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 BIC SONEPKKAGLH?

SONEPKKAGLH identifies Gulberg Branch, Lahore, a unit of Soneri Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Soneri Bank Limited.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Soneri Bank Limited in Pakistan?

Banks often 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 SONEPKKAGLH?

SONEPKKA points to the main office of Soneri Bank Limited, while SONEPKKAGLH points to Gulberg Branch, Lahore. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SONEPKKAGLH if the recipient asks for it.

What do I need to send money to an account at Soneri Bank Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAGLH, 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.

What does each part of SONEPKKAGLH stand for?

SONE is the institution code of Soneri Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and GLH is the code of the branch Gulberg Branch, Lahore.

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