SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH159
MELIIRTH159 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH159 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 159 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Naderi Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
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.
- 159 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 MELIIRTH159?
MELIIRTH159 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Naderi 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.
Has Bank Melli Iran got more 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH159, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH159?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH159 is Naderi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MELIIRTH159 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter MELIIRTH159 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTH159 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.