SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHMFA
MELIIRTHMFA belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHMFA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | MFA |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Vezarate Omoure Kharejeh Br. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- MFA 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 SWIFT code MELIIRTHMFA?
MELIIRTHMFA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vezarate Omoure Kharejeh Br., a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use MELIIRTHMFA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELIIRTHMFA with the recipient before sending.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHMFA?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHMFA points to Vezarate Omoure Kharejeh Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MELIIRTHMFA if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of MELIIRTHMFA mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and MFA is the code of the department Vezarate Omoure Kharejeh Br..
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.