SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA018
MPBLPKKA018 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Karachi Stock Exchange Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How 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.
- 018 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA018?
MPBLPKKA018 identifies Karachi Stock Exchange 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 for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA018, 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.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA018 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MPBLPKKA018 against the details from Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA018 mean?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 018 identifies the branch Karachi Stock Exchange Branch.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.