SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHZHD
MELIIRTHZHD belongs to Bank Melli Iran in Zahedan, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MELIIRTHZHD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MELIIRTH |
| Branch code | ZHD |
| Bank | Bank Melli Iran |
| Branch | Zahedan Branch |
| City | Zahedan |
| 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.
- ZHD 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 MELIIRTHZHD?
MELIIRTHZHD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zahedan Branch, a unit of Bank Melli Iran in Zahedan, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MELIIRTHZHD stand for?
MELI is the institution code of Bank Melli Iran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and ZHD is the code of the department Zahedan Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Melli Iran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MELIIRTHZHD, the IBAN or local account number 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 MELIIRTHZHD?
MELIIRTH points to the head office of Bank Melli Iran, while MELIIRTHZHD points to Zahedan Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MELIIRTHZHD if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank Melli Iran take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.