SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH079
BKMTIRTH079 belongs to Bank Mellat in Ahwaz, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH079 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 079 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Manategh Naft Khiz Jonob |
| City | Ahwaz |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 079 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 code BKMTIRTH079?
BKMTIRTH079 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Manategh Naft Khiz Jonob, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Ahwaz, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH079 mean?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 079 identifies the branch Manategh Naft Khiz Jonob.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH079?
BKMTIRTH points to the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH079 points to Manategh Naft Khiz Jonob. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH079.
What happens if I use BKMTIRTH079 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKMTIRTH079 against the details from Bank Mellat before sending.
Does Bank Mellat have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.