SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH039
BKMTIRTH039 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH039 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 039 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Shahid Sarafraz 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.
- 039 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH039?
BKMTIRTH039 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Shahid Sarafraz Branch, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH039, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH039 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 039 is the code of the branch Shahid Sarafraz Branch.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTH039 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKMTIRTH039 against the details from Bank Mellat before you confirm.
Has Bank Mellat got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.