SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH203
MELIIRTH203 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH203 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 203 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | 15 Khordad 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.
- 203 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 MELIIRTH203?
The code MELIIRTH203 belongs to 15 Khordad Branch, part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of MELIIRTH203 mean?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 203 is the code of the branch 15 Khordad Branch.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH203?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH203 is 15 Khordad Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH203.
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.
What happens if I use MELIIRTH203 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTH203 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH203, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.