SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHARK
MELIIRTHARK belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Arak, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHARK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | ARK |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Arak Branch |
| City | Arak |
| Country | Iran |
How the Bank Melli Iran SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ARK 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
What bank uses SWIFT code MELIIRTHARK?
The code MELIIRTHARK belongs to Arak Branch, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Arak, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank Melli Iran have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of MELIIRTHARK stand for?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and ARK identifies the department Arak Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHARK, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHARK?
MELIIRTH points to the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHARK is Arak Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTHARK.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.