SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA079
MPBLPKKA079 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA079 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 079 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Soldier Bazar 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.
- 079 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 branch uses BIC MPBLPKKA079?
The code MPBLPKKA079 belongs to Soldier Bazar Branch, a unit of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 what you receive in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA079?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA079 is Soldier Bazar Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MPBLPKKA079 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 happens if I use MPBLPKKA079 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA079 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA079 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 079 is the code of the department Soldier Bazar Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.