SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH071
BKMTIRTH071 belongs to Bank Mellat in Hamadan, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH071 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 071 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Hamedan |
| City | Hamadan |
| 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.
- 071 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 uses BIC BKMTIRTH071?
BKMTIRTH071 identifies Hamedan, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Hamadan, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH071 mean?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 071 identifies the department Hamedan.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH071, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.