SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA029
MPBLPKKA029 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA029 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 029 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Alamgir Road Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| 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.
- 029 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 MPBLPKKA029?
MPBLPKKA029 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alamgir Road Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
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.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA029?
MPBLPKKA is the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA029 is Alamgir Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MPBLPKKA029 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA029 stand for?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 029 is the code of the department Alamgir Road Branch.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA029 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA029 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.