SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA052
MPBLPKKA052 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA052 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 052 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Hbz Plaza 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.
- 052 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 SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA052?
MPBLPKKA052 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hbz Plaza Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA052 stand for?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 052 identifies the branch Hbz Plaza Branch.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got more 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA052, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA052?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA052 points to Hbz Plaza Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA052.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.