SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH074
BKMTIRTH074 belongs to Bank Mellat in Isfahan, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH074 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 074 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Sheikh Sadogh |
| City | Isfahan |
| 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.
- 074 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 bank is behind BIC BKMTIRTH074?
BKMTIRTH074 identifies Sheikh Sadogh, a unit of Bank Mellat in Isfahan, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH074, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH074 mean?
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 074 identifies the department Sheikh Sadogh.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank Mellat got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.