SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHESK
MELIIRTHESK belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHESK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | ESK |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Eskan Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| 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.
- ESK 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 BIC MELIIRTHESK?
MELIIRTHESK identifies Eskan Branch, part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHESK, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHESK?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHESK points to Eskan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTHESK.
What does each part of MELIIRTHESK 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 ESK identifies the branch Eskan Branch.
What happens if I enter MELIIRTHESK with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELIIRTHESK against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.