SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAICK
SONEPKKAICK belongs to Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SONEPKKAICK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SONEPKKA |
| Branch code | ICK |
| Bank | Soneri Bank Limited |
| Branch | Islamic Banking Cloth Market Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way 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.
- ICK 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 SWIFT code SONEPKKAICK?
The code SONEPKKAICK belongs to Islamic Banking Cloth Market Branch, part of Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Soneri Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAICK, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Soneri Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Soneri Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SONEPKKA instead of SONEPKKAICK?
SONEPKKA is the main office of Soneri Bank Limited, while SONEPKKAICK is Islamic Banking Cloth Market Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SONEPKKAICK.
What do the letters in SONEPKKAICK stand for?
SONE is the institution code of Soneri Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and ICK identifies the department Islamic Banking Cloth Market Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.