SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH037
BKMTIRTH037 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH037 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 037 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Golestane Pasdaran Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the Bank Mellat SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 037 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 BKMTIRTH037?
BKMTIRTH037 identifies Golestane Pasdaran Branch, part of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH037?
BKMTIRTH points to the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH037 points to Golestane Pasdaran Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKMTIRTH037 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH037 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 037 is the code of the branch Golestane Pasdaran Branch.
Has Bank Mellat got 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 BKMTIRTH037 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKMTIRTH037 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.