SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH974
MELIIRTH974 belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTH974 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | 974 |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Parsa Branch |
| 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.
- 974 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 MELIIRTH974?
MELIIRTH974 identifies Parsa Branch, part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTH974, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of MELIIRTH974 mean?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 974 is the code of the branch Parsa Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank Melli Iran have other 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.