SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHKHD
MELIIRTHKHD belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHKHD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | KHD |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Iran Khodrow Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| 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.
- KHD 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 MELIIRTHKHD?
The code MELIIRTHKHD belongs to Iran Khodrow Branch, part of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHKHD?
MELIIRTH points to the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHKHD is Iran Khodrow Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MELIIRTHKHD if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank Melli Iran got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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 do the letters in MELIIRTHKHD mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and KHD is the code of the branch Iran Khodrow Branch.
What happens if I use MELIIRTHKHD with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MELIIRTHKHD with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.