SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH016
BKMTIRTH016 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Serah Taleghani Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Mellat SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 016 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 SWIFT code BKMTIRTH016?
BKMTIRTH016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Serah Taleghani Branch, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH016?
BKMTIRTH is the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH016 is Serah Taleghani Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH016.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH016 mean?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 016 is the code of the department Serah Taleghani Branch.
Does Bank Mellat have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
What happens if I use BKMTIRTH016 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKMTIRTH016 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.