SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHDTH
BKMTIRTHDTH belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTHDTH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | DTH |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Daneshgah Tehran |
| 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.
- DTH 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHDTH?
The code BKMTIRTHDTH belongs to Daneshgah Tehran, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTHDTH stand for?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and DTH identifies the department Daneshgah Tehran.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTHDTH?
BKMTIRTH points to the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTHDTH points to Daneshgah Tehran. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKMTIRTHDTH if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHDTH, 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 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.