SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA011
MPBLPKKA011 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Cloth Market Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 011 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
What bank uses BIC MPBLPKKA011?
MPBLPKKA011 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cloth Market Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA011 mean?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 011 is the code of the department Cloth Market Branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA011?
MPBLPKKA points to the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA011 points to Cloth Market Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA011.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.