SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH038
BKMTIRTH038 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH038 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 038 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Narenjestane Pasdaran 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.
- 038 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 BIC BKMTIRTH038?
BKMTIRTH038 identifies Narenjestane Pasdaran Branch, part of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
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. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH038?
BKMTIRTH points to the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH038 is Narenjestane Pasdaran Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKMTIRTH038 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTH038 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKMTIRTH038 against the details from Bank Mellat before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.