SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH019
BKMTIRTH019 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Markaz Laleh Mellat Branch |
| 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.
- 019 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 BIC BKMTIRTH019?
BKMTIRTH019 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Markaz Laleh Mellat Branch, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank Mellat have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTH019 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKMTIRTH019 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH019?
BKMTIRTH points to the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH019 points to Markaz Laleh Mellat Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKMTIRTH019 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH019, 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 typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.