SWIFT/BIC code UNILPKKA939
UNILPKKA939 belongs to United Bank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNILPKKA939 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNILPKKA |
| Branch code | 939 |
| Bank | United Bank Limited |
| Branch | Deans Trade Centre Branch |
| City | Peshawar |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the United Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 939 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 UNILPKKA939?
UNILPKKA939 identifies Deans Trade Centre Branch, a unit of United Bank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to United Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of UNILPKKA939 mean?
UNIL is the bank code of United Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 939 identifies the branch Deans Trade Centre Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNILPKKA939, 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 is the cheapest way to send money to United 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.
Can I use UNILPKKA instead of UNILPKKA939?
UNILPKKA is the head office of United Bank Limited, while UNILPKKA939 is Deans Trade Centre Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use UNILPKKA939 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.