SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHLHJ
MELIIRTHLHJ belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Lahijan, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHLHJ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | LHJ |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Lahijan Br. |
| City | Lahijan |
| 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.
- LHJ 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 is behind BIC MELIIRTHLHJ?
MELIIRTHLHJ identifies Lahijan Br., part of Bank Melli Iran in Lahijan, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in MELIIRTHLHJ stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and LHJ is the code of the branch Lahijan Br..
What happens if I enter MELIIRTHLHJ incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELIIRTHLHJ against the details from Bank Melli Iran before you confirm.
Has Bank Melli Iran got 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHLHJ?
MELIIRTH is the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHLHJ is Lahijan Br.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MELIIRTHLHJ if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.