NBPAPKKA02Z — NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
NBPAPKKA02Z is the SWIFT/BIC code for NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN in MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
NBPAPKKA02Z is the SWIFT/BIC code for NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN in MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: NBPAPKKA
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN |
| Country | Pakistan (PK) |
| Location Code | KA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code NBPAPKKA02Z belong to?
The SWIFT code NBPAPKKA02Z identifies NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN in MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code NBPAPKKA02Z mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of NBPAPKKA02Z are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (NBPA) represent the bank code for NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN; characters 5-6 (PK) indicate the country code for Pakistan; characters 7-8 (KA) specify the location code; and the final characters (02Z) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code NBPAPKKA02Z active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) NBPAPKKA02Z 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 NBPAPKKA instead of NBPAPKKA02Z?
Yes. The 8-character code NBPAPKKA represents the primary headquarters of NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN. The 11-character code NBPAPKKA02Z targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to NBPAPKKA (or NBPAPKKAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
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).