SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA070
MPBLPKKA070 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA070 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 070 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Khayaban-e-Shahbaz 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.
- 070 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 BIC MPBLPKKA070?
MPBLPKKA070 identifies Khayaban-e-Shahbaz Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA070, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA070 mean?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 070 identifies the branch Khayaban-e-Shahbaz Branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA070?
MPBLPKKA is the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA070 points to Khayaban-e-Shahbaz Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MPBLPKKA070 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.