SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA036
MPBLPKKA036 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA036 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 036 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Rawalpindi Branch |
| City | Rawalpindi |
| 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.
- 036 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA036?
MPBLPKKA036 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rawalpindi Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA036, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA036 mean?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 036 identifies the branch Rawalpindi Branch.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA036 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MPBLPKKA036 against the details from Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.