SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH237
MELIIRTH237 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH237 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 237 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Shahr-e Ray Br. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Melli Iran SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 237 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 code MELIIRTH237?
MELIIRTH237 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shahr-e Ray Br., a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH237, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH237?
MELIIRTH is the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH237 points to Shahr-e Ray Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH237.
What does each part of MELIIRTH237 mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 237 is the code of the branch Shahr-e Ray Br..
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. 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.