SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAIGL
SONEPKKAIGL belongs to Soneri Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SONEPKKAIGL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SONEPKKA |
| Branch code | IGL |
| Bank | Soneri Bank Limited |
| Branch | Islamic Banking New Garden Town Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Soneri Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- IGL 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAIGL?
SONEPKKAIGL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Islamic Banking New Garden Town Branch, a unit of Soneri Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SONEPKKAIGL stand for?
SONE is the bank code of Soneri Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and IGL is the code of the department Islamic Banking New Garden Town Branch.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Soneri Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use SONEPKKAIGL incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SONEPKKAIGL with the recipient before sending.
Has Soneri Bank Limited got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.