SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHKER
MELIIRTHKER belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Kerman, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHKER |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | KER |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Kerman Main Branch |
| City | Kerman |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- KER 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 code MELIIRTHKER?
MELIIRTHKER is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kerman Main Branch, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Kerman, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MELIIRTHKER mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and KER is the code of the department Kerman Main Branch.
Has Bank Melli Iran got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHKER?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHKER points to Kerman Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MELIIRTHKER if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.