SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA005
MPBLPKKA005 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Mirpur, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Mirpur (A.k.) Branch |
| City | Mirpur |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 005 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 branch is behind BIC MPBLPKKA005?
MPBLPKKA005 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mirpur (A.k.) Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Mirpur, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA005 stand for?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 005 identifies the branch Mirpur (A.k.) Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA005, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA005 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA005 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.