SWIFT/BIC code BKMTTRIS100
BKMTTRIS100 belongs to Bank Mellat in Ankara, Türkiye.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMTTRIS100 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMTTRIS |
| Branch code | 100 |
| Bank | Bank Mellat |
| Branch | Ankara Branch |
| City | Ankara |
| Country | Türkiye |
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.
- TR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- IS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 100 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKMTTRIS100?
The code BKMTTRIS100 belongs to Ankara Branch, a branch or department of Bank Mellat in Ankara, Türkiye. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Mellat?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKMTTRIS100, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Türkiye uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Mellat?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BKMTTRIS instead of BKMTTRIS100?
BKMTTRIS is the main office of Bank Mellat, while BKMTTRIS100 points to Ankara Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKMTTRIS100 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank Mellat have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Mellat in Türkiye, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Mellat.
What does each part of BKMTTRIS100 stand for?
BKMT is the bank code of Bank Mellat, TR stands for Türkiye, IS is the location code and 100 identifies the department Ankara Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.