How to Transfer Wise to Meezan Bank via Raast (2026)
Transferring USD from Wise to a Meezan Bank account in Pakistan is now instant via the State Bank of Pakistan Raast clearing integration. Wise charges a transparent 0.48% service fee with zero currency conversion markup, crediting your 24-character Meezan IBAN within 60 seconds with zero incoming receiving fees under the PRI initiative.
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1. Why Meezan Bank is the Top Choice for Pakistani Freelancers
Meezan Bank is widely recognized as the premier commercial banking partner for Pakistani software engineers and remote contractors due to its rapid Raast instant payment integration, reliable mobile banking app, and strict adherence to Islamic banking principles.
You can preview your exact net payout and fee breakdown before hitting send using our Wise to Meezan Bank Fee Calculator.
2. Step-by-Step Wise to Meezan Transfer Protocol
- Log into your Wise dashboard and select Send Money.
- Choose sending currency as USD and recipient currency as PKR.
- Select Add a new recipient > Myself or Someone Else.
- Enter the recipient 24-character IBAN starting with PK..MEZN....
- Verify the live interbank exchange rate and review the transparent fee (approx 0.48%).
- Confirm the transfer. Funds settle into your Meezan Bank account via Raast in under 60 seconds.
3. State Bank PRI Fee Exemption Breakdown
Under the Pakistan Remittance Initiative (PRI), home remittances sent into individual Pakistani commercial accounts are strictly exempt from receiving charges. Meezan Bank does not deduct any intermediary or receiving fee on incoming Wise transfers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Meezan Bank deduct any receiving fee on Wise transfers?
No, home remittances sent via Wise directly into a personal Meezan Bank IBAN are 100% free of receiving fees under SBP guidelines.
Can I transfer funds on Saturday or Sunday?
Yes, Raast instant clearing operates 24/7/365 including weekends and public holidays.
Muhammad Naveed
Full-Stack and Automation Engineer specializing in cross-border fintech architectures, automated forex modeling, and developer payout infrastructure.