SWIFT/BIC code MEZNPKKAGRD
MEZNPKKAGRD belongs to Meezan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEZNPKKAGRD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEZNPKKA |
| Branch code | GRD |
| Bank | Meezan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head Office, Global Remittance Department |
| City | Karachi |
| Country | Pakistan |
The way the Meezan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEZN 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.
- GRD 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 BIC MEZNPKKAGRD?
The code MEZNPKKAGRD belongs to Head Office, Global Remittance Department, a unit of Meezan Bank Limited in Karachi, Pakistan. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use MEZNPKKAGRD incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MEZNPKKAGRD against the details from Meezan Bank Limited before sending.
Has Meezan Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Meezan Bank Limited in Pakistan. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use MEZNPKKA instead of MEZNPKKAGRD?
MEZNPKKA is the main office of Meezan Bank Limited, while MEZNPKKAGRD points to Head Office, Global Remittance Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MEZNPKKAGRD.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Meezan Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MEZNPKKAGRD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of MEZNPKKAGRD mean?
MEZN is the bank code of Meezan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and GRD is the code of the branch Head Office, Global Remittance Department.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.