SWIFT/BIC code METOPAPAXXX
METOPAPAXXX belongs to Metrobank S.A. in Panama, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | METOPAPAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | METOPAPA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Metrobank S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama |
| Country | Panama |
The way the Metrobank S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- METO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PA 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 institution is behind BIC METOPAPAXXX?
The code METOPAPAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Metrobank S.A. in Panama, Panama. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Metrobank S.A..
How long does it take to send money to Metrobank S.A.?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter METOPAPAXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check METOPAPAXXX against the details from Metrobank S.A. before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Metrobank S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code METOPAPAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Panama is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of METOPAPAXXX mean?
METO is the institution code of Metrobank S.A., PA stands for Panama, PA is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Metrobank S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – METOPAPAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Metrobank S.A. in Panama, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.