SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH08A
MELIIRTH08A belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH08A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 08A |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Apadana |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Melli Iran SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 08A 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 bank is behind BIC MELIIRTH08A?
MELIIRTH08A identifies Apadana, part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH08A?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH08A is Apadana. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH08A.
Has Bank Melli Iran got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of MELIIRTH08A stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 08A is the code of the branch Apadana.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH08A, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.