SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH214
MELIIRTH214 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH214 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 214 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Seyed Khandan Br. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 214 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/BIC code MELIIRTH214?
The code MELIIRTH214 belongs to Seyed Khandan Br., a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH214?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH214 points to Seyed Khandan Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH214.
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 for a transfer to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH214, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH214 stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 214 identifies the department Seyed Khandan Br..
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.