SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH056
BKMTIRTH056 belongs to Bank Mellat in Chabahar Port, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Chabahar Branch |
| City | Chabahar Port |
| 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.
- 056 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH056?
BKMTIRTH056 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chabahar Branch, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Chabahar Port, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH056 stand for?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 056 identifies the branch Chabahar Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH056, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat?
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 – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Bank Mellat have 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.