SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHSNJ

MELIIRTHSNJ belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Sanandaj, Iran.

MELIIRTHSNJ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMELIIRTHSNJ
8-character codeMELIIRTH
Branch codeSNJ
BankBank Melli Iran
BranchSanandaj Branch
CitySanandaj
CountryIran

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.
SNJ 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 bank is behind BIC MELIIRTHSNJ?

The code MELIIRTHSNJ belongs to Sanandaj Branch, a branch or department of Bank Melli Iran in Sanandaj, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Bank Melli Iran have 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.

What do the letters in MELIIRTHSNJ mean?

MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and SNJ is the code of the department Sanandaj Branch.

What is the best way to send money to Bank Melli Iran?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send.

Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHSNJ?

MELIIRTH is the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHSNJ is Sanandaj Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTHSNJ.

What happens if I use MELIIRTHSNJ incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTHSNJ with the recipient before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.