SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH721
MELIIRTH721 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH721 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 721 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Meydan Jahad |
| 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.
- 721 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 uses SWIFT code MELIIRTH721?
MELIIRTH721 identifies Meydan Jahad, part 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 use MELIIRTH721 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTH721 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH721 mean?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 721 identifies the department Meydan Jahad.
Has Bank Melli Iran got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. 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.