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Bank Melli

Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List, EU Consolidated List, SECO (Switzerland)
United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Iran, France, Iraq, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Azerbaijan, United States
First listed 2016-01-17
8 aliases

List entries (9)

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EU Consolidated ListActive listingID 179075

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-09-29
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            <publicationUrl>https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980</publicationUrl>
        </regulation>
        <subjectType code="enterprise" classificationCode="E"/>
        <nameAlias firstName="" middleName="" lastName="" wholeName="Bank Melli" function="Bank Melli is Iran’s largest bank and is owned and controlled by the Government of Iran and provides services to the Ministry of Defense (MODAFL). Therefore, Bank Melli is is controlled by and provides support to the Government of Iran." title="" nameLanguage="EN" strong="true" regulationLanguage="en" logicalId="179079">
            <regulationSummary regulationType="amendment" publicationDate="2025-09-29" numberTitle="2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)" publicationUrl="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980"/>
        </nameAlias>
        <nameAlias firstName="" middleName="" lastName="" wholeName="Bank Melli Iran" function="(including all branches) and subsidiaries" title="" nameLanguage="" strong="true" regulationLanguage="en" logicalId="179078">
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        </nameAlias>
        <address city="Tehran" street="Ferdowsi Avenue" poBox="11365-171" zipCode="" region="" place="" asAtListingTime="false" countryIso2Code="IR" countryDescription="IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)" regulationLanguage="en" logicalId="179076">
            <regulationSummary regulationType="amendment" publicationDate="2025-09-29" numberTitle="2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)" publicationUrl="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980"/>
        </address>
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            <regulationSummary regulationType="amendment" publicationDate="2025-09-29" numberTitle="2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)" publicationUrl="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980"/>
        </identification>
    </sanctionEntity>

Name on list: Bank Melli
Programmes / regimes: IRN
Listed on: 2025-09-29
Last updated: 2025-09-29
Aliases: Bank Melli Iran
Countries: Iran
Addresses: Ferdowsi Avenue, 11365-171, Tehran, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
Identifiers: EU reference: EU.13719.21
Registration number: 60FC005874HRB10813
Legal act: 2025/1980 (OJ L202501980) – https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980

EU Consolidated ListActive listingID 179127

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-09-29
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        <regulation regulationType="amendment" organisationType="council" publicationDate="2025-09-29" entryIntoForceDate="2025-09-29" numberTitle="2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)" programme="IRN" logicalId="217751">
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        </regulation>
        <subjectType code="enterprise" classificationCode="E"/>
        <nameAlias firstName="" middleName="" lastName="" wholeName="Melli Bank plc" function="Melli Bank PLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank Melli Iran, which is owned by the Government of Iran. Therefore, Melli Bank PLC is owned by an entity which provides support to the Government of Iran." title="" nameLanguage="EN" strong="true" regulationLanguage="en" logicalId="179130">
            <regulationSummary regulationType="amendment" publicationDate="2025-09-29" numberTitle="2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)" publicationUrl="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980"/>
        </nameAlias>
        <address city="London" street="98A Kensington High Street" poBox="" zipCode="W8 4SG" region="" place="" asAtListingTime="false" countryIso2Code="GB" countryDescription="UNITED KINGDOM" regulationLanguage="en" logicalId="179128">
            <regulationSummary regulationType="amendment" publicationDate="2025-09-29" numberTitle="2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)" publicationUrl="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980"/>
        </address>
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            <regulationSummary regulationType="amendment" publicationDate="2025-09-29" numberTitle="2025/1980 (OJ L202501980)" publicationUrl="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980"/>
        </identification>
    </sanctionEntity>

Name on list: Melli Bank plc
Programmes / regimes: IRN
Listed on: 2025-09-29
Last updated: 2025-09-29
Countries: United Kingdom
Addresses: 98A Kensington High Street, W8 4SG, London, UNITED KINGDOM
Identifiers: EU reference: EU.13729.87
Registration number: GB04152338
Legal act: 2025/1980 (OJ L202501980) – https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202501980

OFAC SDN (US)Active listingID 25578

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29
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<sdnEntry>
    <uid>25578</uid>
    <lastName>BANK MELLI IRAN</lastName>
    <sdnType>Entity</sdnType>
    <remarks>All Offices Worldwide; (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>IFSR</program>
      <program>IRAN</program>
      <program>SDGT</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>186806</uid>
        <idType>Secondary sanctions risk:</idType>
        <idNumber>section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>129490</uid>
        <idType>Website</idType>
        <idNumber>www.bmi.ir</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>129489</uid>
        <idType>Additional Sanctions Information -</idType>
        <idNumber>Subject to Secondary Sanctions</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <akaList>
      <aka>
        <uid>40205</uid>
        <type>a.k.a.</type>
        <category>strong</category>
        <lastName>BANK MELLI</lastName>
      </aka>
      <aka>
        <uid>40206</uid>
        <type>a.k.a.</type>
        <category>strong</category>
        <lastName>MELLI BANK</lastName>
      </aka>
      <aka>
        <uid>40207</uid>
        <type>a.k.a.</type>
        <category>strong</category>
        <lastName>NATIONAL BANK OF IRAN</lastName>
      </aka>
      <aka>
        <uid>40208</uid>
        <type>a.k.a.</type>
        <category>weak</category>
        <lastName>BMI</lastName>
      </aka>
    </akaList>
    <addressList>
      <address>
        <uid>38680</uid>
        <address1>Ferdowsi Avenue - PO Box 11365-171</address1>
        <city>Tehran</city>
        <country>Iran</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38681</uid>
        <address1>43 Avenue Montaigne</address1>
        <city>Paris</city>
        <postalCode>75008</postalCode>
        <country>France</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38682</uid>
        <address1>Room 704-6, Wheelock Hse, 20 Pedder St</address1>
        <country>Hong Kong</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38683</uid>
        <address1>Bank Melli Iran Bldg, 111 St 24, 929 Arasat</address1>
        <city>Baghdad</city>
        <country>Iraq</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38684</uid>
        <address1>PO Box 2643, Ruwi, 112</address1>
        <city>Muscat</city>
        <country>Oman</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38685</uid>
        <address1>PO Box 2656, Liva Street</address1>
        <city>Abu Dhabi</city>
        <country>United Arab Emirates</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38686</uid>
        <address1>PO Box 248, Hamad Bin Abdulla St</address1>
        <city>Fujairah</city>
        <country>United Arab Emirates</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38687</uid>
        <address1>PO Box 1888, Clock Tower, Industrial Rd, Al Ain Club Bldg, Al Ain</address1>
        <city>Abu Dhabi</city>
        <country>United Arab Emirates</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38688</uid>
        <address1>PO Box 1894, Baniyas St, Deira</address1>
        <city>Dubai</city>
        <country>United Arab Emirates</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38689</uid>
        <address1>PO Box 5270, Oman Street Al Nakheel</address1>
        <city>Ras Al-Khaimah</city>
        <country>United Arab Emirates</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38690</uid>
        <address1>PO Box 459, Al Borj St</address1>
        <city>Sharjah</city>
        <country>United Arab Emirates</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38691</uid>
        <address1>PO Box 3093, Ahmed Seddiqui Bldg, Khalid Bin El-Walid St, Bur-Dubai</address1>
        <city>Dubai</city>
        <country>United Arab Emirates</country>
      </addr

Name on list: BANK MELLI IRAN
Programmes / regimes: IFSR · IRAN · SDGT
Aliases: BANK MELLI · MELLI BANK · NATIONAL BANK OF IRAN · BMI
Countries: Iran, France, Hong Kong, Iraq, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Azerbaijan, United Kingdom, United States
Addresses: Ferdowsi Avenue - PO Box 11365-171, Tehran, Iran
43 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, 75008, France
Room 704-6, Wheelock Hse, 20 Pedder St, Hong Kong
Bank Melli Iran Bldg, 111 St 24, 929 Arasat, Baghdad, Iraq
PO Box 2643, Ruwi, 112, Muscat, Oman
Identifiers: Website: www.bmi.ir
Linked to (per list): ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE
Remarks: All Offices Worldwide; (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE)

OFAC SDN (US)Active listingID 25420

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29
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<sdnEntry>
    <uid>25420</uid>
    <lastName>MELLI BANK PLC</lastName>
    <sdnType>Entity</sdnType>
    <remarks>All Offices Worldwide; (Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>IFSR</program>
      <program>SDGT</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>129001</uid>
        <idType>SWIFT/BIC</idType>
        <idNumber>MELIGB2L</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>129002</uid>
        <idType>SWIFT/BIC</idType>
        <idNumber>MELIHKHH</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>129000</uid>
        <idType>Website</idType>
        <idNumber>www.mellibank.com</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>128999</uid>
        <idType>Additional Sanctions Information -</idType>
        <idNumber>Subject to Secondary Sanctions</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>186796</uid>
        <idType>Secondary sanctions risk:</idType>
        <idNumber>section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <addressList>
      <address>
        <uid>38433</uid>
        <address1>98a Kensington High Street</address1>
        <city>London</city>
        <postalCode>W8 4SG</postalCode>
        <country>United Kingdom</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38434</uid>
        <address1>4 Moorgate, EC2R 6AL</address1>
        <city>London</city>
        <country>United Kingdom</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38435</uid>
        <address1>18F Kam Sang Building, 257 Des Voeux Road Central</address1>
        <country>Hong Kong</country>
      </address>
      <address>
        <uid>38436</uid>
        <address1>4th Floor, 20 West Nahid Street, Africa Blvd</address1>
        <city>Tehran</city>
        <country>Iran</country>
      </address>
    </addressList>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: MELLI BANK PLC
Programmes / regimes: IFSR · SDGT
Countries: United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Iran
Addresses: 98a Kensington High Street, London, W8 4SG, United Kingdom
4 Moorgate, EC2R 6AL, London, United Kingdom
18F Kam Sang Building, 257 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong
4th Floor, 20 West Nahid Street, Africa Blvd, Tehran, Iran
Identifiers: SWIFT/BIC: MELIGB2L
SWIFT/BIC: MELIHKHH
Website: www.mellibank.com
Linked to (per list): BANK MELLI IRAN
Remarks: All Offices Worldwide; (Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN)

SECO (Switzerland)Active listingID 100349

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-12-12
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<target ssid="100349"><sanctions-set-id>8174</sanctions-set-id><entity><identity ssid="100352" main="true"><name ssid="100354" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Melli Bank plc</value></name-part></name><address ssid="100353" place-id="10100" quality="good"><address-details>98A Kensington High Street</address-details><zip-code>W8 4SG</zip-code></address></identity><justification ssid="100350">Melli Bank PLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank Melli Iran, which is owned by the Government of Iran. Therefore, Melli Bank PLC is owned by an entity which provides support to the Government of Iran.</justification><other-information ssid="100351">Registration number: GB04152338</other-information></entity><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2025-12-12" publication-date="2025-12-12" effective-date="2025-12-12"/></target>

Name on list: Melli Bank plc
Programmes / regimes: Iran
Listed on: 2025-12-12
Last updated: 2025-12-12
Countries: United Kingdom
Addresses: 98A Kensington High Street, W8 4SG, London, United Kingdom
Remarks: Melli Bank PLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank Melli Iran, which is owned by the Government of Iran. Therefore, Melli Bank PLC is owned by an entity which provides support to the Government of Iran. Registration number: GB04152338

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID INU0300

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-09-29
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<Designation>
    <LastUpdated>29/09/2025</LastUpdated>
    <DateDesignated>29/09/2025</DateDesignated>
    <UniqueID>INU0300</UniqueID>
    <OFSIGroupID>10651</OFSIGroupID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Bank Melli </Name6>
        <NameType>Primary Name</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Bank Melli Iran</Name6>
        <NameType>Primary Name Variation</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Melli Bank</Name6>
        <NameType>Primary Name Variation</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>National Bank of Iran  </Name6>
        <NameType>Primary Name Variation</NameType>
      </Name>
    </Names>
    <NonLatinNames>
      <NonLatinName>
        <NameNonLatinScript>بانک ملی ایران, </NameNonLatinScript>
        <NonLatinScriptLanguage>Persian</NonLatinScriptLanguage>
      </NonLatinName>
    </NonLatinNames>
    <RegimeName>The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019</RegimeName>
    <IndividualEntityShip>Entity</IndividualEntityShip>
    <DesignationSource>UK</DesignationSource>
    <SanctionsImposed>Asset freeze|Director Disqualification Sanction</SanctionsImposed>
    <SanctionsImposedIndicators>
      <AssetFreeze>true</AssetFreeze>
      <ArmsEmbargo>false</ArmsEmbargo>
      <TargetedArmsEmbargo>false</TargetedArmsEmbargo>
      <CharteringOfShips>false</CharteringOfShips>
      <ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>false</ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>
      <CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>false</CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <Deflag>false</Deflag>
      <PreventionOfBusinessArrangements>false</PreventionOfBusinessArrangements>
      <ProhibitionOfPortEntry>false</ProhibitionOfPortEntry>
      <TravelBan>false</TravelBan>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>false</TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>
      <TrustServicesSanctions>false</TrustServicesSanctions>
      <DirectorDisqualificationSanction>true</DirectorDisqualificationSanction>
    </SanctionsImposedIndicators>
    <UKStatementofReasons>
Bank Melli is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: Bank Melli is or has been providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to a relevant nuclear activity, namely the proliferation or development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; an activity that could lead to the development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; or the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. 
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <Addresses>
      <Address>
        <AddressLine1>Ferdowsi Avenue</AddressLine1>
        <AddressLine6>Tehran</AddressLine6>
        <AddressPostalCode>P.O Box 11365-171</AddressPostalCode>
        <AddressCountry>Iran</AddressCountry>
      </Address>
    </Addresses>
    <PhoneNumbers>
      <PhoneNumber>+4940360000  </PhoneNumber>
    </PhoneNumbers>
    <Websites>
      <Website>www.bmi.ir  </Website>
    </Websites>
    <EmailAddresses>
      <EmailAddress>pr@bmi.ir </EmailAddress>
    </EmailAddresses>
    <EntityDetails>
      <Entity>
        <BusinessRegistrationNumbers>
          <BusinessRegistrationNumber>60 · FC005874 </BusinessRegistrationNumber>
        </BusinessRegistrationNumbers>
      </Entity>
    </EntityDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: Bank Melli
Programmes / regimes: Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2025-09-29
Last updated: 2025-09-29
Aliases: Bank Melli Iran · Melli Bank · National Bank of Iran · بانک ملی ایران,
Countries: Iran
Addresses: Ferdowsi Avenue, Tehran, P.O Box 11365-171, Iran
Identifiers: OFSI group ID: 10651
Business registration number: 60 · FC005874
Remarks: Bank Melli is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: Bank Melli is or has been providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to a relevant nuclear activity, namely the proliferation or development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; an activity that could lead to the development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; or the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. Sanctions imposed: Asset freeze|Director Disqualification Sanction

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID INU0308

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Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-09-29
Extractor: uk-xml-parser

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    <OFSIGroupID>10650</OFSIGroupID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>MELLI BANK PLC</Name6>
        <NameType>Primary Name</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>MELLI IRAN PLC</Name6>
        <NameType>Primary Name Variation</NameType>
      </Name>
    </Names>
    <RegimeName>The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019</RegimeName>
    <IndividualEntityShip>Entity</IndividualEntityShip>
    <DesignationSource>UK</DesignationSource>
    <SanctionsImposed>Asset freeze|Director Disqualification Sanction</SanctionsImposed>
    <SanctionsImposedIndicators>
      <AssetFreeze>true</AssetFreeze>
      <ArmsEmbargo>false</ArmsEmbargo>
      <TargetedArmsEmbargo>false</TargetedArmsEmbargo>
      <CharteringOfShips>false</CharteringOfShips>
      <ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>false</ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>
      <CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>false</CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <Deflag>false</Deflag>
      <PreventionOfBusinessArrangements>false</PreventionOfBusinessArrangements>
      <ProhibitionOfPortEntry>false</ProhibitionOfPortEntry>
      <TravelBan>false</TravelBan>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>false</TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>
      <TrustServicesSanctions>false</TrustServicesSanctions>
      <DirectorDisqualificationSanction>true</DirectorDisqualificationSanction>
    </SanctionsImposedIndicators>
    <UKStatementofReasons>
Melli Bank Plc is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: Melli Bank Plc is or has been providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to a relevant nuclear activity, namely the proliferation or developme
nt of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran, or an activity that could lead to the development of 
nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; or the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. 
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <Addresses>
      <Address>
        <AddressLine1>98a Kensington High Street</AddressLine1>
        <AddressLine6>London</AddressLine6>
        <AddressPostalCode>W8 4SG</AddressPostalCode>
        <AddressCountry>United Kingdom</AddressCountry>
      </Address>
    </Addresses>
    <PhoneNumbers>
      <PhoneNumber>+44 (0) 20 7600 3636 </PhoneNumber>
    </PhoneNumbers>
    <Websites>
      <Website>https://www.mellibank.com/  </Website>
    </Websites>
    <EmailAddresses>
      <EmailAddress>info@mellibank.com </EmailAddress>
    </EmailAddresses>
    <EntityDetails>
      <Entity>
        <BusinessRegistrationNumbers>
          <BusinessRegistrationNumber>04152338 </BusinessRegistrationNumber>
        </BusinessRegistrationNumbers>
      </Entity>
    </EntityDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: MELLI BANK PLC
Programmes / regimes: Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2025-09-29
Last updated: 2025-09-29
Aliases: MELLI IRAN PLC
Countries: United Kingdom
Addresses: 98a Kensington High Street, London, W8 4SG, United Kingdom
Identifiers: OFSI group ID: 10650
Business registration number: 04152338
Remarks: Melli Bank Plc is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 on the basis of the following ground: Melli Bank Plc is or has been providing financial services, or making available funds or economic resources, that could contribute to a relevant nuclear activity, namely the proliferation or developme nt of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran, or an activity that could lead to the development of nuclear weapons in, or for use in, Iran; or the development of a nuclear weapon delivery system in, or for use in, Iran. Sanctions imposed: Asset freeze|Director Disqualification Sanction

SECO (Switzerland)No longer listedID 8994

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Source: SECO (Switzerland)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2016-01-17
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<target ssid="8994"><sanctions-set-id>8174</sanctions-set-id><foreign-identifier>10.m</foreign-identifier><entity><identity ssid="8997" main="true"><name ssid="8999" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Melli Bank plc</value></name-part></name><address ssid="8998" place-id="10100" quality="good"><address-details>London Wall, 11th floor</address-details><zip-code>EC2Y 5EA</zip-code></address></identity><justification ssid="8995">Owned by Bank Melli.</justification><relation ssid="11411" target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to"></relation></entity><modification modification-type="de-listed" enactment-date="2015-11-11" publication-date="2016-01-17" effective-date="2016-01-17"/><modification modification-type="listed"><added><target ssid="8994"><sanctions-set-id>8174</sanctions-set-id><foreign-identifier>10.m</foreign-identifier><entity><identity ssid="8997" main="true"><name ssid="8999" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Melli Bank plc</value></name-part></name><address ssid="8998" place-id="10100" quality="good"><address-details>London Wall, 11th floor</address-details><zip-code>EC2Y 5EA</zip-code></address></identity><justification ssid="8995">Owned by Bank Melli.</justification><relation ssid="11411" target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to"></relation></entity></target></added></modification></target>

Name on list: Melli Bank plc
Programmes / regimes: Iran
Listed on: 2016-01-17
Last updated: 2016-01-17
Countries: United Kingdom
Addresses: London Wall, 11th floor, EC2Y 5EA, London, United Kingdom
Identifiers: Foreign identifier: 10.m
SECO related target: 8909
Remarks: Owned by Bank Melli.

SECO (Switzerland)No longer listedID 8909

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Source: SECO (Switzerland)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2016-01-17
Extractor: seco-xml-parser

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<target ssid="8909"><sanctions-set-id>8174</sanctions-set-id><foreign-identifier>10.</foreign-identifier><entity><identity ssid="8911" main="true"><name ssid="8913" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Bank Melli</value><spelling-variant lang="ENG" script="LATN" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Bank Melli Iran (including all branches) and subsidiaries</spelling-variant></name-part></name><address ssid="8912" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Ferdowsi Avenue</address-details><p-o-box>11365-171</p-o-box></address></identity><justification ssid="8910">Providing or attempting to provide financial support for companies which are involved in or procure goods for Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes (AIO, SHIG, SBIG, AEOI, Novin Energy Company, Mesbah Energy Company, Kalaye Electric Company and DIO). Bank Melli serves as a facilitator for Iran’s sensitive activities. It has facilitated numerous purchases of sensitive materials for Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes. It has provided a range of financial services on behalf of entities linked to Iran’s nuclear and missile industries, including opening letters of credit and maintaining accounts. Many of the above companies have been designated by UNSCRs 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007). Bank Melli continues in this role, by engaging in a pattern of conduct which supports and facilitates Iran’s sensitive activities. Using its banking relationships, it continues to provide support for, and financial services to, UN and EU listed entities in relation to such activities. It also acts on behalf of, and at the direction of such entities, including Bank Sepah, often operating through their subsidiaries and associates.</justification></entity><modification modification-type="de-listed" enactment-date="2015-11-11" publication-date="2016-01-17" effective-date="2016-01-17"/><modification modification-type="listed"><added><target ssid="8909"><sanctions-set-id>8174</sanctions-set-id><foreign-identifier>10.</foreign-identifier><entity><identity ssid="8911" main="true"><name ssid="8913" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Bank Melli</value><spelling-variant lang="ENG" script="LATN" spelling-variant-type="not-defined">Bank Melli Iran (including all branches) and subsidiaries</spelling-variant></name-part></name><address ssid="8912" place-id="8322" quality="good"><address-details>Ferdowsi Avenue</address-details><p-o-box>11365-171</p-o-box></address></identity><justification ssid="8910">Providing or attempting to provide financial support for companies which are involved in or procure goods for Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes (AIO, SHIG, SBIG, AEOI, Novin Energy Company, Mesbah Energy Company, Kalaye Electric Company and DIO). Bank Melli serves as a facilitator for Iran’s sensitive activities. It has facilitated numerous purchases of sensitive materials for Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes. It has provided a range of financial services on behalf of entities linked to Iran’s nuclear and missile industries, including opening letters of credit and maintaining accounts. Many of the above companies have been designated by UNSCRs 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007). Bank Melli continues in this role, by engaging in a pattern of conduct which supports and facilitates Iran’s sensitive activities. Using its banking relationships, it continues to provide support for, and financial services to, UN and EU listed entities in relation to such activities. It also acts on behalf of, and at the direction of such entities, including Bank Sepah, often operating through their subsidiaries and associates.</justification></entity></target></added></modification></target>

Name on list: Bank Melli
Programmes / regimes: Iran
Listed on: 2016-01-17
Last updated: 2016-01-17
Aliases: Bank Melli Iran (including all branches) and subsidiaries
Countries: Iran
Addresses: Ferdowsi Avenue, 11365-171, Tehran, Iran
Identifiers: Foreign identifier: 10.
Remarks: Providing or attempting to provide financial support for companies which are involved in or procure goods for Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes (AIO, SHIG, SBIG, AEOI, Novin Energy Company, Mesbah Energy Company, Kalaye Electric Company and DIO). Bank Melli serves as a facilitator for Iran’s sensitive activities. It has facilitated numerous purchases of sensitive materials for Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes. It has provided a range of financial services on behalf of entities linked to Iran’s nuclear and missile industries, including opening letters of credit and maintaining accounts. Many of the above companies have been designated by UNSCRs 1737 (2006) and 1747 (2007). Bank Melli continues in this role, by engaging in a pattern of conduct which supports and facilitates Iran’s sensitive activities. Using its banking relationships, it continues to provide support for, and financial services to, UN and EU listed entities in relation to such activities. It also acts on behalf of, and at the direction of such entities, including Bank Sepah, often operating through their subsidiaries and associates.

Linked parties & vessels (13)

Linked to (sanctions list) (13)

Arian BankSanctions-listed party · ofac, uk, eu, seco
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OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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All Offices Worldwide; (Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN)
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Bank KargoshaeeSanctions-listed party · ofac, eu, seco
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OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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All Offices Worldwide; (Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN)
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Bank Melli Iran ZAOSanctions-listed party · ofac, eu, seco
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OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
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sanctions-group/1
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(Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN; Linked To: GLOBAL VISION GROUP)
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BmiicSanctions-listed party · ofac, eu
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OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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(Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN)
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Future Bank BSCSanctions-listed party · ofac, uk, eu, seco
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OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
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sanctions-group/1
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All Offices Worldwide; (Linked To: BANK MELLI IRAN)
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IRGC Qods ForceSanctions-listed party · ofac, uk, eu, seco
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OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
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sanctions-group/1
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All Offices Worldwide; (Linked To: ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS (IRGC)-QODS FORCE)
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Assa CorporationSanctions-listed party · seco · ended
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Swiss SECO Sanctions List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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<relation target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to">
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Assa Corporation LtdSanctions-listed party · seco · ended
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Swiss SECO Sanctions List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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<relation target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to">
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Mazandaran Cement CompanySanctions-listed party · uk, eu, seco · ended
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Swiss SECO Sanctions List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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<relation target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to">
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Mehr Cayman LtdSanctions-listed party · seco · ended
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Swiss SECO Sanctions List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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<relation target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to">
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Melli Agrochemical Company PJSSanctions-listed party · uk · ended
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Swiss SECO Sanctions List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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<relation target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to">
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Shomal Cement CompanySanctions-listed party · ofac, eu, seco · ended
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Swiss SECO Sanctions List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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<relation target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to">
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Melli Investment Holding InternationalSanctions-listed party · seco · ended
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Swiss SECO Sanctions List
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2026-09-29
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sanctions-group/1
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<relation target-id="8909" relation-type="related-to">
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Timeline

No list changes detected since monitoring began.

About these lists

OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List (U.S. Department of the Treasury – OFAC): U.S. blocking sanctions on individuals, entities and vessels. Official page.

UK Sanctions List (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office): UK financial, trade and shipping sanctions designations, including specified ships. Official page.

EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (European Commission (DG FISMA)): Persons, groups and entities subject to EU financial sanctions, with legal acts. Official page.

Swiss SECO Sanctions List (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO): Persons, entities and objects subject to Swiss sanctions under the Embargo Act. Official page.

Inclusion on a list is an administrative designation, not a criminal conviction. Designations can be challenged and are periodically reviewed; entries marked “no longer listed” have been removed from the respective list. The legal effect of a listing depends on the jurisdiction and the programme concerned.

Compiled automatically from official public sources. Name similarity is not identity; nothing here is a legal determination or allegation of wrongdoing. Verify against the linked official source before relying on any information.