SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH342
MELIIRTH342 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH342 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 342 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Shahid Fahmideh 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.
- 342 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 BIC MELIIRTH342?
MELIIRTH342 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shahid Fahmideh 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of MELIIRTH342 stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 342 is the code of the branch Shahid Fahmideh Br..
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH342, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Has Bank Melli Iran got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Melli Iran.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.