SWIFT/BIC code MEZNPKKAGRW
MEZNPKKAGRW belongs to Meezan Bank Limited in Gujranwala, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEZNPKKAGRW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEZNPKKA |
| Branch code | GRW |
| Bank | Meezan Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gujranwala Branch, Trade Finance Department |
| City | Gujranwala |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Meezan Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- GRW 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 MEZNPKKAGRW?
MEZNPKKAGRW identifies Gujranwala Branch, Trade Finance Department, a unit of Meezan Bank Limited in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MEZNPKKA instead of MEZNPKKAGRW?
MEZNPKKA is the main office of Meezan Bank Limited, while MEZNPKKAGRW is Gujranwala Branch, Trade Finance Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MEZNPKKAGRW.
What is the best way to send money to Meezan Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Pakistan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Meezan Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 17 SWIFT/BIC codes for Meezan Bank Limited in Pakistan. All of them are listed on the page of Meezan Bank Limited.
What do the letters in MEZNPKKAGRW stand for?
MEZN is the bank code of Meezan Bank Limited, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the location code and GRW is the code of the department Gujranwala Branch, Trade Finance Department.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Meezan Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MEZNPKKAGRW, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Pakistan uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.