SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH137
MELIIRTH137 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH137 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 137 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Ferdowsi Branch |
| 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.
- 137 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 uses BIC MELIIRTH137?
The code MELIIRTH137 belongs to Ferdowsi 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.
What happens if I use MELIIRTH137 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MELIIRTH137 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before you confirm.
What does each part of MELIIRTH137 mean?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 137 identifies the branch Ferdowsi Branch.
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.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.