SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA019
MPBLPKKA019 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gujranwala Branch |
| City | Gujranwala |
| Country | Pakistan |
How 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.
- 019 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 BIC MPBLPKKA019?
MPBLPKKA019 identifies Gujranwala Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA019 stand for?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 019 identifies the department Gujranwala Branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA019?
MPBLPKKA points to the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA019 is Gujranwala Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA019.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA019 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA019 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.