SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA031
MPBLPKKA031 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA031 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 031 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Hyderi 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.
- 031 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/BIC code MPBLPKKA031?
MPBLPKKA031 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hyderi Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA031?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA031 is Hyderi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA031.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA031, 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.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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.