SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHAHW
MELIIRTHAHW belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Ahwaz, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHAHW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | AHW |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Ahwaz Main Branch |
| City | Ahwaz |
| 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.
- AHW 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/BIC code MELIIRTHAHW?
The code MELIIRTHAHW belongs to Ahwaz Main Branch, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Ahwaz, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Bank Melli Iran got more 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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHAHW, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of MELIIRTHAHW stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and AHW is the code of the department Ahwaz Main Branch.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHAHW?
MELIIRTH points to the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHAHW is Ahwaz Main Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTHAHW.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.