SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA045
MPBLPKKA045 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA045 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 045 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Shershah Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 045 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 MPBLPKKA045?
MPBLPKKA045 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shershah Branch, part 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 – our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA045 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA045 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA045 stand for?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 045 identifies the department Shershah Branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA045?
MPBLPKKA is the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA045 points to Shershah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA045.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.