SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA043
MPBLPKKA043 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA043 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 043 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Islamic Banking 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.
- 043 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA043?
The code MPBLPKKA043 belongs to Islamic Banking Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter MPBLPKKA043 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MPBLPKKA043 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA043 stand for?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 043 is the code of the branch Islamic Banking Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA043, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.