SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH179
MELIIRTH179 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH179 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 179 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Issar Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 179 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 SWIFT code MELIIRTH179?
MELIIRTH179 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Issar Branch, a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH179 stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 179 identifies the branch Issar Branch.
What happens if I enter MELIIRTH179 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELIIRTH179 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before you confirm.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Melli Iran.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH179?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH179 is Issar Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH179.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.