SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKACIU
MPBLPKKACIU belongs to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MPBLPKKACIU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MPBLPKKA |
| Branch code | CIU |
| Bank | Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Central Import Unit |
| City | Karachi |
| 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.
- CIU 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 MPBLPKKACIU?
The code MPBLPKKACIU belongs to Central Import Unit, a branch or department of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MPBLPKKACIU mean?
MPBL is the institution code of Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited, PK stands for Pakistan, KA is the location code and CIU identifies the department Central Import Unit.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MPBLPKKACIU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use MPBLPKKACIU incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MPBLPKKACIU with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.