SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA061
MPBLPKKA061 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA061 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 061 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Main Boulevard Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| 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.
- 061 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 uses BIC MPBLPKKA061?
MPBLPKKA061 identifies Main Boulevard Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA061 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA061 with the recipient before sending.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited.
How long does a transfer to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA061, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA061?
MPBLPKKA is the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA061 points to Main Boulevard Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA061.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.