SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHYAZ
MELIIRTHYAZ belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Yazd, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHYAZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | YAZ |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Yazd Branch |
| City | Yazd |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- YAZ 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 SWIFT code MELIIRTHYAZ?
MELIIRTHYAZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Yazd Branch, a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Yazd, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in MELIIRTHYAZ stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and YAZ is the code of the department Yazd Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Melli Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHYAZ, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MELIIRTH instead of MELIIRTHYAZ?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHYAZ points to Yazd Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MELIIRTHYAZ.
What happens if I use MELIIRTHYAZ incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MELIIRTHYAZ 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.