SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHIKH
BKMTIRTHIKH belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTHIKH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | IKH |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Iran Kaveh |
| 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.
- IKH 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 is behind BIC BKMTIRTHIKH?
BKMTIRTHIKH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Iran Kaveh, part of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHIKH, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Mellat take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of BKMTIRTHIKH stand for?
BKMT is the institution code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and IKH identifies the department Iran Kaveh.
Has Bank Mellat got 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 in Iran?
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 – 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.