SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH011
BKMTIRTH011 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Esteghlal Sq. Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Mellat SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKMT 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.
- 011 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH011?
The code BKMTIRTH011 belongs to Esteghlal Sq. Branch, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH011, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH011?
BKMTIRTH is the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH011 points to Esteghlal Sq. Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKMTIRTH011 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH011 mean?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 011 is the code of the branch Esteghlal Sq. Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.