SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA084
MPBLPKKA084 belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKA084 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | 084 |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam Branch |
| City | Lahore |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 084 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 MPBLPKKA084?
MPBLPKKA084 identifies Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam Branch, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Lahore, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKA084, the IBAN or local account number 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, we list 88 SWIFT/BIC codes for Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of MPBLPKKA084 mean?
MPBL is the bank code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and 084 is the code of the branch Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Pakistan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.