SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHSDT
MELIIRTHSDT belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHSDT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | SDT |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Saadat-Abad Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| 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.
- SDT 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHSDT?
MELIIRTHSDT identifies Saadat-Abad Branch, a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHSDT?
MELIIRTH is the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHSDT points to Saadat-Abad Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MELIIRTHSDT if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter MELIIRTHSDT with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTHSDT against the details from Bank Melli Iran before sending.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Bank Melli Iran have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 158 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Melli Iran in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Melli Iran.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHSDT, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.