SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH230
MELIIRTH230 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH230 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 230 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Bagh Ferdows |
| 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.
- 230 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 MELIIRTH230?
MELIIRTH230 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bagh Ferdows, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH230?
MELIIRTH points to the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH230 points to Bagh Ferdows. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MELIIRTH230 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank Melli Iran got 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.
What does each part of MELIIRTH230 mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 230 identifies the department Bagh Ferdows.
What happens if I use MELIIRTH230 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MELIIRTH230 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.