SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH069
BKMTIRTH069 belongs to Bank Mellat in Sanandaj, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH069 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 069 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Sanandaj |
| City | Sanandaj |
| 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.
- 069 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 BKMTIRTH069?
The code BKMTIRTH069 belongs to Sanandaj, a unit of Bank Mellat in Sanandaj, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH069, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use BKMTIRTH069 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKMTIRTH069 against the details from Bank Mellat before sending.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH069?
BKMTIRTH points to the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH069 points to Sanandaj. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKMTIRTH069 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH069 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 069 is the code of the department Sanandaj.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.