SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH142
MELIIRTH142 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH142 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 142 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Dr. Shariati Br. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 142 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 branch is behind BIC MELIIRTH142?
MELIIRTH142 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dr. Shariati Br., part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH142?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH142 is Dr. Shariati Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MELIIRTH142 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MELIIRTH142 stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 142 identifies the branch Dr. Shariati Br..
Has Bank Melli Iran got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.