SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA050
MPBLPKKA050 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA050 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 050 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | University Road 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.
- 050 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 is behind BIC MPBLPKKA050?
The code MPBLPKKA050 belongs to University Road Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA050 stand for?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 050 identifies the branch University Road Branch.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA050?
MPBLPKKA is the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA050 points to University Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MPBLPKKA050 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.