SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAXXX
SONEPKKAXXX belongs to Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SONEPKKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SONEPKKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Soneri Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- XXX 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 is behind SWIFT code SONEPKKAXXX?
The code SONEPKKAXXX belongs to the main office of Soneri Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. It is the code to use when a payment to Soneri Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Soneri Bank Limited?
Many banks 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Soneri Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SONEPKKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in SONEPKKAXXX 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 XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Soneri Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.