SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA037
MPBLPKKA037 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA037 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 037 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gulshan Chowrangi 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.
- 037 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 uses BIC MPBLPKKA037?
MPBLPKKA037 identifies Gulshan Chowrangi 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.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA037?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA037 is Gulshan Chowrangi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MPBLPKKA037 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send.
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.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA037 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA037 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.