SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH032
BKMTIRTH032 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH032 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 032 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Eskan 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.
- 032 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH032?
BKMTIRTH032 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Eskan 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.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH032?
BKMTIRTH is the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH032 points to Eskan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH032.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH032 mean?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 032 identifies the branch Eskan Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH032, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank Mellat have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.