SWIFT/BIC code MECDPAP1XXX

MECDPAP1XXX belongs to Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA in Panama City, Panama.

MECDPAP1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMECDPAP1XXX
8-character codeMECDPAP1
Branch codeXXX
BankMetropolitan Capital Holdings SA
BranchHead office
CityPanama City
CountryPanama

How the Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MECD Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
PA Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
P1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 is behind BIC MECDPAP1XXX?

The code MECDPAP1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA in Panama City, Panama. Use it when a payment to Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA does not need a specific branch.

Is MECDPAP1 and MECDPAP1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. MECDPAP1 is the short version of MECDPAP1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA in Panama City.

What happens if I use MECDPAP1XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MECDPAP1XXX against the details from Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA in Panama?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Panama with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in MECDPAP1XXX stand for?

MECD is the bank code of Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA, PA is the ISO code of Panama, P1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Metropolitan Capital Holdings SA?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MECDPAP1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Panama is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.