SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA078
MPBLPKKA078 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA078 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 078 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gulistan-e-Johar 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.
- 078 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 SWIFT code MPBLPKKA078?
MPBLPKKA078 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gulistan-e-Johar Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA078 mean?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 078 identifies the department Gulistan-e-Johar Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter MPBLPKKA078 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKA078 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA078, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA078?
MPBLPKKA is the main office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA078 points to Gulistan-e-Johar Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MPBLPKKA078 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.