SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHAFR
MELIIRTHAFR belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHAFR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | AFR |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Afarinesh Br. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- AFR 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 MELIIRTHAFR?
MELIIRTHAFR identifies Afarinesh Br., part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank Melli Iran have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Melli Iran.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHAFR, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in MELIIRTHAFR mean?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and AFR identifies the department Afarinesh Br..
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHAFR?
MELIIRTH points to the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHAFR is Afarinesh Br.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MELIIRTHAFR if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.