SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH215
MELIIRTH215 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH215 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 215 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Tehranpars Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 215 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 SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH215?
The code MELIIRTH215 belongs to Tehranpars Branch, part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest 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.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH215?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH215 is Tehranpars Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MELIIRTH215 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH215 mean?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 215 is the code of the department Tehranpars Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH215, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter MELIIRTH215 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTH215 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.