SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH559
MELIIRTH559 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH559 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 559 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Velayat Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 559 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH559?
The code MELIIRTH559 belongs to Velayat Branch, part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH559?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH559 points to Velayat Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MELIIRTH559 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter MELIIRTH559 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELIIRTH559 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
Has Bank Melli Iran got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH559, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.