SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH093
BKMTIRTH093 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH093 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 093 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Sabze Meydan |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 093 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 BKMTIRTH093?
The code BKMTIRTH093 belongs to Sabze Meydan, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank Mellat got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH093?
BKMTIRTH points to the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH093 points to Sabze Meydan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH093.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH093, 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 do the letters in BKMTIRTH093 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 093 is the code of the branch Sabze Meydan.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.