SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA073
MPBLPKKA073 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA073 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 073 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Mission Road 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.
- 073 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 is behind BIC MPBLPKKA073?
MPBLPKKA073 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mission Road Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA073, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got other 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.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA073?
MPBLPKKA points to the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA073 points to Mission Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MPBLPKKA073 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA073 mean?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 073 is the code of the branch Mission Road Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.