SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA003
MPBLPKKA003 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Peshawar Branch |
| City | Peshawar |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MPBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 003 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT code MPBLPKKA003?
MPBLPKKA003 identifies Peshawar Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Peshawar, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA003 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA003 against the details from Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited before sending.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA003 mean?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 003 is the code of the department Peshawar Branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA003?
MPBLPKKA is the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA003 points to Peshawar Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MPBLPKKA003 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA003, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.