SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA022
MPBLPKKA022 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Karimabad 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.
- 022 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 is behind SWIFT code MPBLPKKA022?
MPBLPKKA022 identifies Karimabad 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 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 transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA022 stand for?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 022 identifies the branch Karimabad Branch.
What happens if I enter MPBLPKKA022 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA022 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA022, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.