SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH017
BKMTIRTH017 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Vezarat Naft |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 017 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH017?
BKMTIRTH017 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Vezarat Naft, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH017, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH017 mean?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 017 is the code of the branch Vezarat Naft.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH017?
BKMTIRTH points to the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH017 points to Vezarat Naft. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH017.
What happens if I use BKMTIRTH017 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKMTIRTH017 against the details from Bank Mellat before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.