SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH091
BKMTIRTH091 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH091 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 091 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Ferdowsi Shomali |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Mellat SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 091 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/BIC code BKMTIRTH091?
The code BKMTIRTH091 belongs to Ferdowsi Shomali, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH091 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 091 is the code of the branch Ferdowsi Shomali.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH091, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank Mellat have other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.