SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA048
MPBLPKKA048 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA048 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 048 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Model Town 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.
- 048 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA048?
MPBLPKKA048 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Model Town Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA048, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA048 mean?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 048 identifies the branch Model Town Branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA048?
MPBLPKKA points to the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA048 points to Model Town Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA048.
What happens if I enter MPBLPKKA048 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA048 against the details from Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.