SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH086
BKMTIRTH086 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Behdasht Va Darman 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.
- 086 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH086?
BKMTIRTH086 identifies Behdasht Va Darman Branch, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTH086 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKMTIRTH086 against the details from Bank Mellat before sending.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH086 mean?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 086 is the code of the department Behdasht Va Darman Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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. Compare what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank Mellat got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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.