SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHBMN
BKMTIRTHBMN belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTHBMN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | BMN |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Mirdamad-Naft Commercial Banking Center |
| 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.
- BMN 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 uses BIC BKMTIRTHBMN?
BKMTIRTHBMN identifies Mirdamad-Naft Commercial Banking Center, a unit of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHBMN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTHBMN?
BKMTIRTH is the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTHBMN points to Mirdamad-Naft Commercial Banking Center. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTHBMN.
Does Bank Mellat have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 110 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.