SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA034
MPBLPKKA034 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA034 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 034 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Defence Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| 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.
- 034 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code MPBLPKKA034?
MPBLPKKA034 identifies Defence Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA034?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA034 is Defence Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MPBLPKKA034 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA034 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA034 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA034, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.