SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH055
BKMTIRTH055 belongs to Bank Mellat in Qeshm, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH055 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 055 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Qeshm Central Branch |
| City | Qeshm |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 055 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 branch uses SWIFT code BKMTIRTH055?
BKMTIRTH055 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Qeshm Central Branch, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Qeshm, 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 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH055, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH055 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 055 identifies the branch Qeshm Central Branch.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTH055 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKMTIRTH055 against the details from Bank Mellat before sending.
Has Bank Mellat got more 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.