SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHBBL

MELIIRTHBBL belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Babol, Iran.

MELIIRTHBBL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMELIIRTHBBL
8-character codeMELIIRTH
Branch codeBBL
BankBank Melli Iran
BranchBabol Branch
CityBabol
CountryIran

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.
BBL 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 BIC MELIIRTHBBL?

MELIIRTHBBL identifies Babol Branch, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Babol, Iran. Use this branch code only when 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 MELIIRTHBBL mean?

MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and BBL is the code of the branch Babol Branch.

Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHBBL?

MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHBBL is Babol Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MELIIRTHBBL if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Melli Iran?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHBBL, 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 happens if I use MELIIRTHBBL incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MELIIRTHBBL with the recipient before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.