SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHKIS
MELIIRTHKIS belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Kish Island, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHKIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | KIS |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Kish Island Branch |
| City | Kish Island |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- KIS 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 MELIIRTHKIS?
MELIIRTHKIS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kish Island Branch, a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Kish Island, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MELIIRTHKIS stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and KIS is the code of the department Kish Island Branch.
Does Bank Melli Iran have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Melli Iran.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHKIS?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHKIS is Kish Island Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MELIIRTHKIS if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.