SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHAST
MELIIRTHAST belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Astara, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHAST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | AST |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Astara Branch |
| City | Astara |
| 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.
- AST 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 is behind SWIFT code MELIIRTHAST?
The code MELIIRTHAST belongs to Astara Branch, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Astara, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter MELIIRTHAST incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MELIIRTHAST against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank Melli Iran got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHAST, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHAST?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHAST points to Astara Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MELIIRTHAST 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.