SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH212
MELIIRTH212 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH212 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 212 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Dehkhoda Br. |
| 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.
- 212 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 MELIIRTH212?
The code MELIIRTH212 belongs to Dehkhoda Br., a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
What does each part of MELIIRTH212 mean?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 212 is the code of the branch Dehkhoda Br..
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH212?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH212 points to Dehkhoda Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MELIIRTH212 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank Melli Iran have 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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.