SWIFT/BIC code MELIAEADXXX

MELIAEADXXX belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

MELIAEADXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMELIAEADXXX
8-character codeMELIAEAD
Branch codeXXX
BankBank Melli Iran
BranchHead office
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates

How the Bank Melli Iran SWIFT/BIC works

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

MELI Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
AD 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 SWIFT/BIC code MELIAEADXXX?

MELIAEADXXX identifies the head office of Bank Melli Iran in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran.

Are MELIAEAD and MELIAEADXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. MELIAEAD is the short version of MELIAEADXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank Melli Iran in Dubai.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in United Arab Emirates?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in United Arab Emirates Dirham with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of MELIAEADXXX stand for?

MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, AE is the ISO code of United Arab Emirates, AD is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIAEADXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United Arab Emirates uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What happens if I use MELIAEADXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MELIAEADXXX against the details from Bank Melli Iran before you confirm.

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