SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA013
MPBLPKKA013 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Paper 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.
- 013 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 SWIFT code MPBLPKKA013?
The code MPBLPKKA013 belongs to Paper Market Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA013, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA013?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA013 is Paper Market Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MPBLPKKA013 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA013 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MPBLPKKA013 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.