SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA020
MPBLPKKA020 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA020 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 020 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | M.a.jinnah Road Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How 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.
- 020 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 MPBLPKKA020?
MPBLPKKA020 identifies M.a.jinnah Road Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA020 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MPBLPKKA020 against the details from Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited before sending.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA020?
MPBLPKKA points to the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA020 points to M.a.jinnah Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MPBLPKKA020 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got other 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.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.