SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA012
MPBLPKKA012 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Sharah-e-Faisal Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way 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.
- 012 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 uses SWIFT code MPBLPKKA012?
The code MPBLPKKA012 belongs to Sharah-e-Faisal Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA012 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 012 is the code of the department Sharah-e-Faisal Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA012, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA012?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA012 is Sharah-e-Faisal Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MPBLPKKA012 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.