SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH225
MELIIRTH225 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH225 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 225 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Asad Abadi Sq. 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.
- 225 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 is behind SWIFT code MELIIRTH225?
MELIIRTH225 identifies Asad Abadi Sq. 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 MELIIRTH225 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MELIIRTH225 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH225?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH225 points to Asad Abadi Sq. Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH225.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH225 stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 225 is the code of the branch Asad Abadi Sq. Br..
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH225, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.