SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH817
MELIIRTH817 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH817 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 817 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Bagher Shahr |
| 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.
- 817 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 code MELIIRTH817?
MELIIRTH817 identifies Bagher Shahr, 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 MELIIRTH817 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELIIRTH817 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTH817?
MELIIRTH points to the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTH817 is Bagher Shahr. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTH817.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH817 stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 817 identifies the department Bagher Shahr.
Does Bank Melli Iran have 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 is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.