SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAKAR
SONEPKKAKAR belongs to Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SONEPKKAKAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SONEPKKA |
| Branch code | KAR |
| Bank | Soneri Bank Limited |
| Branch | Main Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
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.
- KAR 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 BIC SONEPKKAKAR?
The code SONEPKKAKAR belongs to Main Branch, part of Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SONEPKKAKAR stand for?
SONE is the institution code of Soneri Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and KAR identifies the branch Main Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Soneri Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Soneri Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 do I need for a transfer to an account at Soneri Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAKAR, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.