SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH799
MELIIRTH799 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH799 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 799 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Khojasteh Br |
| 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.
- 799 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/BIC code MELIIRTH799?
MELIIRTH799 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Khojasteh Br, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bank Melli Iran have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH799, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH799 stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 799 identifies the department Khojasteh Br.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH799?
MELIIRTH is the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH799 is Khojasteh Br. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH799.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.