SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH097
BKMTIRTH097 belongs to Bank Mellat in Kish Island, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH097 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 097 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Bazar Arabha |
| City | Kish Island |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 097 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 BKMTIRTH097?
The code BKMTIRTH097 belongs to Bazar Arabha, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Kish Island, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKMTIRTH097 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 097 is the code of the branch Bazar Arabha.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH097, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank Mellat have 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.
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. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.