SWIFT/BIC code UNILPKKA741
UNILPKKA741 belongs to United Bank Limited in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNILPKKA741 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNILPKKA |
| Branch code | 741 |
| Bank | United Bank Limited |
| Branch | Jinnah Avenue Branch |
| City | Islamabad |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the United Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNIL 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.
- 741 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 UNILPKKA741?
UNILPKKA741 identifies Jinnah Avenue Branch, a unit of United Bank Limited in Islamabad, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of UNILPKKA741 mean?
UNIL is the institution code of United Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 741 is the code of the department Jinnah Avenue Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to United Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
Does United Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of United Bank Limited.
What happens if I use UNILPKKA741 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNILPKKA741 against the details from United Bank Limited before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to United Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.