ABPAPKKAIBG – ALLIED BANK LIMITED · LAHORE
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SWIFT/BIC code structure
ABPA identifies the bank, PK is the ISO country code for Pakistan, KA identifies the location, and IBG identifies a particular branch.
Bank and branch information
Before sending money to Pakistan
Currency commonly used: Local currency. For an international transfer to Pakistan, the receiving bank may ask for the beneficiary name, account number and local routing details in addition to this SWIFT/BIC code.
- SWIFT/BIC code
- Beneficiary account number
- Beneficiary name
- Bank and branch details
Required fields vary by country and receiving bank. Confirm details with the beneficiary bank before sending.
What if the SWIFT code is wrong?
If the bank is correct but the branch code is wrong, the payment may reach the bank head office and then be redirected. If the bank or country code is wrong, the transfer can be delayed, returned or reviewed manually by the banks.
Always verify the code with the recipient or receiving bank before sending a large payment. See our wrong SWIFT code guide for more detail.
Use the SWIFT/BIC validator or search the global bank code database.