SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKASIK
SONEPKKASIK belongs to Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SONEPKKASIK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SONEPKKA |
| Branch code | SIK |
| Bank | Soneri Bank Limited |
| Branch | Site Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| 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.
- SIK 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 code SONEPKKASIK?
SONEPKKASIK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Site Branch, a branch or department of Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
How long does a transfer to Soneri Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Soneri Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKASIK, 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 SONEPKKASIK?
SONEPKKA is the main office of Soneri Bank Limited, while SONEPKKASIK points to Site Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SONEPKKASIK.
What do the letters in SONEPKKASIK stand for?
SONE is the bank code of Soneri Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and SIK identifies the department Site Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.