SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH304
MELIIRTH304 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH304 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 304 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Haj Va Ziarat Br. |
| 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.
- 304 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 BIC MELIIRTH304?
MELIIRTH304 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Haj Va Ziarat Br., a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH304 mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 304 is the code of the branch Haj Va Ziarat Br..
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Banks often 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.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH304?
MELIIRTH is the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH304 is Haj Va Ziarat Br.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MELIIRTH304 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH304, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.