SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA024
MPBLPKKA024 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA024 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 024 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | D.h.a. 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.
- 024 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 MPBLPKKA024?
MPBLPKKA024 is the SWIFT/BIC code of D.h.a. Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA024 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA024 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA024 mean?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 024 identifies the branch D.h.a. Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA024, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA024?
MPBLPKKA is the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA024 points to D.h.a. Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MPBLPKKA024 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.