SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH098
BKMTIRTH098 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH098 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 098 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Dr.beheshti |
| 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.
- 098 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 BKMTIRTH098?
The code BKMTIRTH098 belongs to Dr.beheshti, part of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKMTIRTH098 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKMTIRTH098 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH098?
BKMTIRTH points to the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH098 is Dr.beheshti. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKMTIRTH098 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH098, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
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. 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.