SWIFT codes in Pakistan

In order to make international payments to Pakistan you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Pakistan SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Pakistan the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Pakistan´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in Pakistan

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in Pakistan:

SWIFT codes in Pakistan

SWIFT Code Bank City
ABNAPKK1 THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED KARACHI
ABNAPKK1CIB THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED ISLAMABAD
ABNAPKK1CKH THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED KARACHI
ABNAPKK1CLH THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED LAHORE
ABNAPKK1ISB THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED ISLAMABAD
ABNAPKK1LHR THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED LAHORE
ABNAPKK1PIN THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED KARACHI
ABNAPKKA ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED 74000 KARACHI
ABNAPKKACIB THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED ISLAMABAD
ABNAPKKACKH THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED KARACHI
ABNAPKKACLH THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED LAHORE
ABNAPKKAISB THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED ISLAMABAD
ABNAPKKALHR THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED LAHORE
ABNAPKKAPIN THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND LIMITED KARACHI
ABPAPKKA ALLIED BANK LIMITED KARACHI
ABPAPKKA237 ALLIED BANK LIMITED FAISALABAD
ABPAPKKA361 ALLIED BANK LIMITED LAHORE
ABPAPKKA393 ALLIED BANK LIMITED MULTAN
ABPAPKKA443 ALLIED BANK LIMITED ISLAMABAD
ABPAPKKA949 ALLIED BANK LIMITED KARACHI
ABPAPKKA979 ALLIED BANK LIMITED KARACHI
ABPAPKKAEPZ ALLIED BANK LIMITED KARACHI
ABPAPKKAFSD ALLIED BANK LIMITED FAISALABAD
ABPAPKKAGUJ ALLIED BANK LIMITED KARACHI

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