SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHFAC
BKMTIRTHFAC belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTHFAC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | FAC |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Accounting and Foreign Debt. Dept. |
| 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.
- FAC 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/BIC code BKMTIRTHFAC?
BKMTIRTHFAC identifies Accounting and Foreign Debt. Dept., part of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTHFAC?
BKMTIRTH points to the head office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTHFAC points to Accounting and Foreign Debt. Dept.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKMTIRTHFAC.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHFAC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKMTIRTHFAC 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 FAC is the code of the branch Accounting and Foreign Debt. Dept..
Does Bank Mellat have other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.