SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHPLT
MELIIRTHPLT belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHPLT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | PLT |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Palayeshgah-e-Tehran Br. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- PLT 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 MELIIRTHPLT?
MELIIRTHPLT identifies Palayeshgah-e-Tehran 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.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHPLT?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHPLT is Palayeshgah-e-Tehran Br.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MELIIRTHPLT if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank Melli Iran got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Melli Iran.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHPLT, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter MELIIRTHPLT incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTHPLT against the details from Bank Melli Iran before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.