SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH042
BKMTIRTH042 belongs to Bank Mellat in Mashhad, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH042 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 042 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Mashhad Branch |
| City | Mashhad |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 042 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH042?
BKMTIRTH042 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mashhad Branch, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Mashhad, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTH042 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKMTIRTH042 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH042 mean?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 042 is the code of the branch Mashhad 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 cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.