SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA071
MPBLPKKA071 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA071 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 071 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | North Nazimabad Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 071 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 MPBLPKKA071?
MPBLPKKA071 identifies North Nazimabad Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA071, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA071?
MPBLPKKA points to the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA071 points to North Nazimabad Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MPBLPKKA071.
What happens if I enter MPBLPKKA071 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA071 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.