SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA014
MPBLPKKA014 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gulshan-e-Iqbal Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| 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.
- 014 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 SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA014?
MPBLPKKA014 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA014 stand for?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 014 identifies the branch Gulshan-e-Iqbal Branch.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA014, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter MPBLPKKA014 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA014 against the details from Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited before sending.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA014?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA014 points to Gulshan-e-Iqbal Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA014.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.