SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA023
MPBLPKKA023 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA023 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 023 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | S.i.t.e. 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.
- 023 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/BIC code MPBLPKKA023?
MPBLPKKA023 is the SWIFT/BIC code of S.i.t.e. Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA023?
MPBLPKKA is the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA023 is S.i.t.e. Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MPBLPKKA023 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA023, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA023 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MPBLPKKA023 against the details from Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have 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.