SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH090

MELIIRTH090 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.

MELIIRTH090

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMELIIRTH090
8-character codeMELIIRTH
Branch code090
BankBank Melli Iran
BranchVahdat Branch
CityTehran
CountryIran

How 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.
090 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 BIC MELIIRTH090?

MELIIRTH090 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vahdat Branch, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH090, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH090?

MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH090 points to Vahdat Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH090.

What does each part of MELIIRTH090 mean?

MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 090 is the code of the department Vahdat Branch.

Has Bank Melli Iran got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Melli Iran.

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