SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA053

MPBLPKKA053 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.

MPBLPKKA053

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMPBLPKKA053
8-character codeMPBLPKKA
Branch code053
BankHabib Metropolitan Bank Limited
BranchDavis Road Branch
CityLahore
CountryPakistan

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.
053 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 BIC MPBLPKKA053?

MPBLPKKA053 identifies Davis Road Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA053, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do the letters in MPBLPKKA053 stand for?

MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 053 is the code of the branch Davis Road 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.

What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.