HIMANPKA — HIMALAYAN BANK LTD.
HIMANPKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for HIMALAYAN BANK LTD. in KATHMANDU, Nepal — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
HIMANPKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for HIMALAYAN BANK LTD. in KATHMANDU, Nepal. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | HIMALAYAN BANK LTD. |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Location Code | KA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HIMANPKA belong to?
The SWIFT code HIMANPKA identifies HIMALAYAN BANK LTD. in KATHMANDU, Nepal. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HIMANPKA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HIMANPKA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HIMA) represent the bank code for HIMALAYAN BANK LTD.; characters 5-6 (NP) indicate the country code for Nepal; characters 7-8 (KA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HIMANPKA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HIMANPKA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'KA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HIMANPKA instead of HIMANPKA?
Yes. The 8-character code HIMANPKA represents the primary headquarters of HIMALAYAN BANK LTD.. The 11-character code HIMANPKA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HIMANPKA (or HIMANPKAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HIMANPKA?
The physical address registered for HIMANPKA is: KARMACHARI SANCHAYA KOSH BUILDING, TRADEVI MARG THAMEL, 44600, KATHMANDU, Nepal. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).