SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH088
BKMTIRTH088 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH088 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 088 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Gandi Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| 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.
- 088 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 BKMTIRTH088?
BKMTIRTH088 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gandi Branch, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH088?
BKMTIRTH is the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH088 points to Gandi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKMTIRTH088 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH088 stand for?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 088 identifies the branch Gandi Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH088, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.