SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA056
MPBLPKKA056 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Mereweather Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 056 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 MPBLPKKA056?
MPBLPKKA056 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mereweather Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA056, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA056 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MPBLPKKA056 with the recipient before sending.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA056?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA056 is Mereweather Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MPBLPKKA056 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.