SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH526
MELIIRTH526 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH526 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 526 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation Br |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 526 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 SWIFT code MELIIRTH526?
MELIIRTH526 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation 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 happens if I enter MELIIRTH526 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELIIRTH526 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH526, 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 does each part of MELIIRTH526 mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 526 identifies the branch Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation 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. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.