SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH965
MELIIRTH965 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH965 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 965 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Anahita Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Melli Iran SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 965 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 branch uses SWIFT code MELIIRTH965?
MELIIRTH965 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Anahita Branch, 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH965, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in MELIIRTH965 stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 965 is the code of the department Anahita Branch.
What happens if I use MELIIRTH965 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MELIIRTH965 against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Bank Melli Iran got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.