SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHFXD
BKMTIRTHFXD belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTHFXD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | FXD |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Foreign Exchange Dept. |
| 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.
- FXD 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 uses BIC BKMTIRTHFXD?
BKMTIRTHFXD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foreign Exchange Dept., a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTHFXD incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKMTIRTHFXD against the details from Bank Mellat before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHFXD, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKMTIRTH instead of BKMTIRTHFXD?
BKMTIRTH points to the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTIRTHFXD is Foreign Exchange Dept.. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKMTIRTHFXD if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKMTIRTHFXD stand for?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and FXD is the code of the department Foreign Exchange Dept..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.