SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH099
BKMTIRTH099 belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTH099 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | 099 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Vanak Tak |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 099 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 branch uses SWIFT code BKMTIRTH099?
BKMTIRTH099 identifies Vanak Tak, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTH099?
BKMTIRTH points to the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTH099 points to Vanak Tak. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTH099.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTH099 mean?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 099 is the code of the department Vanak Tak.
Does Bank Mellat have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTH099, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat in Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.