SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKANCK
SONEPKKANCK belongs to Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SONEPKKANCK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SONEPKKA |
| Branch code | NCK |
| Bank | Soneri Bank Limited |
| Branch | New Challi Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way 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.
- NCK 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/BIC code SONEPKKANCK?
SONEPKKANCK is the SWIFT/BIC code of New Challi Branch, a unit of Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SONEPKKANCK mean?
SONE is the bank code of Soneri Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and NCK is the code of the department New Challi Branch.
How long does a transfer to Soneri Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Soneri Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKANCK, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SONEPKKA instead of SONEPKKANCK?
SONEPKKA points to the head office of Soneri Bank Limited, while SONEPKKANCK points to New Challi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SONEPKKANCK if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.