NBPAUS33 — NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN
NBPAUS33 is the SWIFT/BIC code for NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN in NEW YORK, NY, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
NBPAUS33 is the SWIFT/BIC code for NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN in NEW YORK, NY, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 33 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code NBPAUS33 belong to?
The SWIFT code NBPAUS33 identifies NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN in NEW YORK, NY, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code NBPAUS33 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of NBPAUS33 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (NBPA) represent the bank code for NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (33) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code NBPAUS33 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) NBPAUS33 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '33' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code NBPAUS33 instead of NBPAUS33?
Yes. The 8-character code NBPAUS33 represents the primary headquarters of NATIONAL BANK OF PAKISTAN. The 11-character code NBPAUS33 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to NBPAUS33 (or NBPAUS33XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to NBPAUS33?
The physical address registered for NBPAUS33 is: 100 WALL STREET, FLOOR 21, 10005, NEW YORK, NY, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the NBPAUS33 code in United States?
The SWIFT code NBPAUS33 is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United States. US domestic transfers use 9-digit ABA routing numbers for ACH and Fedwire.
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).