SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA038
MPBLPKKA038 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA038 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 038 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Khalid Bin Walid 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.
- 038 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 BIC MPBLPKKA038?
MPBLPKKA038 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Khalid Bin Walid Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have other 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 MPBLPKKA038 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MPBLPKKA038 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA038 mean?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 038 identifies the branch Khalid Bin Walid Branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA038?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA038 is Khalid Bin Walid Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA038.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.