SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH013
BKMTIRTH013 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Ferdowsi 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.
- 013 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 uses BIC BKMTIRTH013?
The code BKMTIRTH013 belongs to Ferdowsi Sq. Branch, part of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH013?
BKMTIRTH is the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH013 is Ferdowsi Sq. Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH013.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH013, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH013 stand for?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 013 is the code of the department Ferdowsi Sq. Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
Does Bank Mellat have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.