SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHSBZ
MELIIRTHSBZ belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Sabzevar, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHSBZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | SBZ |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Sabzevar Br. |
| City | Sabzevar |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- SBZ 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 branch is behind BIC MELIIRTHSBZ?
MELIIRTHSBZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sabzevar Br., part of Bank Melli Iran in Sabzevar, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of MELIIRTHSBZ mean?
MELI is the bank code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and SBZ is the code of the branch Sabzevar Br..
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHSBZ, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHSBZ?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHSBZ is Sabzevar Br.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MELIIRTHSBZ if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in Iran?
Many banks 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.