SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH085
BKMTIRTH085 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH085 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 085 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Masjed Jame Shahrak Ghods Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| 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.
- 085 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 is behind SWIFT code BKMTIRTH085?
BKMTIRTH085 identifies Masjed Jame Shahrak Ghods Branch, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
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.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH085 mean?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 085 identifies the branch Masjed Jame Shahrak Ghods Branch.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTH085 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKMTIRTH085 with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Bank Mellat got 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.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH085, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.