SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH120
MELIIRTH120 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH120 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 120 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Zafar St. Br |
| 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.
- 120 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 MELIIRTH120?
The code MELIIRTH120 belongs to Zafar St. Br, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH120 mean?
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 120 identifies the branch Zafar St. Br.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH120, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank Melli Iran have other 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 cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.