SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH102
MELIIRTH102 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH102 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 102 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Amiriyeh 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.
- 102 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 SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH102?
The code MELIIRTH102 belongs to Amiriyeh Branch, part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH102, 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 MELIIRTH102 mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 102 identifies the branch Amiriyeh Branch.
Does Bank Melli Iran have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH102?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH102 is Amiriyeh Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MELIIRTH102 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.