SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA081
MPBLPKKA081 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA081 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 081 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Allama Iqbal Road Branch |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way 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.
- 081 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA081?
MPBLPKKA081 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Allama Iqbal Road Branch, part of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Pakistan with transfer services before you send.
Does Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKA081 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MPBLPKKA081 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKA081 stand for?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 081 identifies the branch Allama Iqbal Road Branch.
Can I use MPBLPKKA instead of MPBLPKKA081?
MPBLPKKA points to the head office of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, while MPBLPKKA081 points to Allama Iqbal Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MPBLPKKA081 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.