SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA059
MPBLPKKA059 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA059 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 059 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Plaza Square Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How 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.
- 059 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 SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA059?
MPBLPKKA059 identifies Plaza Square Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA059 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA059 with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA059, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA059 mean?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and 059 identifies the branch Plaza Square Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.