SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA042
MPBLPKKA042 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA042 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 042 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Textile Plaza Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 042 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 MPBLPKKA042?
MPBLPKKA042 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Textile Plaza 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.
What happens if I enter MPBLPKKA042 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA042 against the details from Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited before you confirm.
What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA042 stand for?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 042 is the code of the branch Textile Plaza Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA042, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.