SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH219
MELIIRTH219 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH219 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 219 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | South Mehrabad Br. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 219 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH219?
The code MELIIRTH219 belongs to South Mehrabad 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 happens if I use MELIIRTH219 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTH219 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
What does each part of MELIIRTH219 mean?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 219 is the code of the branch South Mehrabad Br..
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank Melli Iran got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Melli Iran.
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 correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.