SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHLGD
BKMTIRTHLGD belongs to Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTIRTHLGD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTIRTH |
| Branch code | LGD |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Letter of Guarantee Dept. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Mellat SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- LGD 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 BKMTIRTHLGD?
BKMTIRTHLGD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Letter of Guarantee Dept., part of Bank Mellat in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter BKMTIRTHLGD incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKMTIRTHLGD against the details from Bank Mellat before you confirm.
What do the letters in BKMTIRTHLGD mean?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and LGD is the code of the branch Letter of Guarantee Dept..
What is the best way to send money to Bank Mellat?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTIRTHLGD, 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.
Has Bank Mellat got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.