SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH052
BKMTIRTH052 belongs to Bank Mellat in Karaj, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH052 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 052 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Karaj Branch |
| City | Karaj |
| 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.
- 052 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 BKMTIRTH052?
The code BKMTIRTH052 belongs to Karaj Branch, part of Bank Mellat in Karaj, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank Mellat have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH052, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH052?
BKMTIRTH points to the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH052 is Karaj Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH052.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH052 mean?
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 052 identifies the department Karaj Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.