SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH168
MELIIRTH168 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH168 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 168 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Karimkhan Zand |
| 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.
- 168 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 MELIIRTH168?
MELIIRTH168 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Karimkhan Zand, a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MELIIRTH168 stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 168 is the code of the department Karimkhan Zand.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use MELIIRTH168 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MELIIRTH168 with the recipient before sending.
Does Bank Melli Iran have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH168, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.