SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHSHI
MELIIRTHSHI belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Shiraz, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHSHI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | SHI |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Shiraz Main Branch |
| City | Shiraz |
| 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.
- SHI 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/BIC code MELIIRTHSHI?
MELIIRTHSHI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shiraz Main Branch, a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Shiraz, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHSHI?
MELIIRTH is the main office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHSHI points to Shiraz Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTHSHI.
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.
What happens if I use MELIIRTHSHI incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MELIIRTHSHI against the details from Bank Melli Iran before you confirm.
What do the letters in MELIIRTHSHI stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and SHI is the code of the department Shiraz Main Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Melli Iran in 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.