SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH022
BKMTIRTH022 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Bazar 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.
- 022 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 BKMTIRTH022?
The code BKMTIRTH022 belongs to Bazar Branch, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKMTIRTH022 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKMTIRTH022 against the details from Bank Mellat before sending.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH022?
BKMTIRTH points to the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH022 is Bazar Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKMTIRTH022 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH022 mean?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 022 is the code of the department Bazar Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH022, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.