SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA046
MPBLPKKA046 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA046 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 046 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Badami Bagh Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| 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.
- 046 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 code MPBLPKKA046?
MPBLPKKA046 identifies Badami Bagh Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have more 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 does each part of MPBLPKKA046 stand for?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 046 identifies the department Badami Bagh Branch.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA046 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MPBLPKKA046 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA046?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA046 points to Badami Bagh Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MPBLPKKA046 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.