SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH075
MELIIRTH075 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH075 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 075 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Hafez Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Melli Iran SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 075 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 branch is behind SWIFT code MELIIRTH075?
MELIIRTH075 identifies Hafez Branch, a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH075?
MELIIRTH is the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH075 points to Hafez Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH075.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH075, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of MELIIRTH075 stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 075 is the code of the branch Hafez Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.