SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH092
BKMTIRTH092 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH092 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 092 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Saadat Abad |
| 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.
- 092 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH092?
BKMTIRTH092 identifies Saadat Abad, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH092 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 092 is the code of the branch Saadat Abad.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH092, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Bank Mellat got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.