SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH033
BKMTIRTH033 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH033 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 033 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Golfam Africa Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Mellat SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 033 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 code BKMTIRTH033?
The code BKMTIRTH033 belongs to Golfam Africa Branch, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH033?
BKMTIRTH is the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH033 points to Golfam Africa Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKMTIRTH033 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH033 stand for?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 033 identifies the department Golfam Africa Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Bank Mellat got more 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.