SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA051
MPBLPKKA051 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA051 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 051 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Boat Basin Clifton Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 051 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 BIC MPBLPKKA051?
MPBLPKKA051 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Boat Basin Clifton Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA051 mean?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 051 is the code of the department Boat Basin Clifton Branch.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA051?
MPBLPKKA is the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA051 points to Boat Basin Clifton Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA051.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA051, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, 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.