SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH015
BKMTIRTH015 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Hejrat Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Mellat SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 015 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/BIC code BKMTIRTH015?
BKMTIRTH015 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hejrat Branch, part of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH015 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 015 is the code of the department Hejrat Branch.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH015?
BKMTIRTH is the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH015 points to Hejrat Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH015.
Has Bank Mellat got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTH015 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKMTIRTH015 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.