SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH060
MELIIRTH060 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH060 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 060 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Central Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- IR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 060 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 SWIFT code MELIIRTH060?
MELIIRTH060 identifies Central Branch, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use MELIIRTH060 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MELIIRTH060 with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH060, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH060 stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 060 identifies the branch Central Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.