SWIFT/BIC code XKARPKK1XXX
XKARPKK1XXX belongs to Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XKARPKK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XKARPKK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XKAR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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
Which bank is behind BIC XKARPKK1XXX?
The code XKARPKK1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The in Karachi, Pakistan. Use it when you send money to an account at Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The.
Does Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – XKARPKK1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The in Pakistan, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is XKARPKK1 and XKARPKK1XXX the same code?
Yes. XKARPKK1 is the 8-character version of XKARPKK1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The in Karachi.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code XKARPKK1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of XKARPKK1XXX stand for?
XKAR is the institution code of Karachi Stock Exchange (Guarantee) Limited, The, PK stands for Pakistan, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.