SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH023
BKMTIRTH023 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH023 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 023 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Parskhodro 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.
- 023 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 is behind BIC BKMTIRTH023?
The code BKMTIRTH023 belongs to Parskhodro Branch, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH023 mean?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 023 identifies the department Parskhodro Branch.
What happens if I use BKMTIRTH023 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKMTIRTH023 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH023?
BKMTIRTH is the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH023 points to Parskhodro Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH023.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH023, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.