SWIFT Code BKMNIRTH178 — BANK MASKAN, BANDAR ABBAS

About SWIFT Code BKMNIRTH178 — BANK MASKAN, BANDAR ABBAS

SWIFT code BKMNIRTH178 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK MASKAN in BANDAR ABBAS, Iran. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK MASKAN for all outward international remittances from BANDAR ABBAS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKMNIRTH178

The code BKMNIRTH178 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKMNIRTH178

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK MASKAN account in BANDAR ABBAS, share SWIFT code BKMNIRTH178 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK MASKAN, BANDAR ABBAS must provide SWIFT code BKMNIRTH178. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK MASKAN in BANDAR ABBAS rely on SWIFT code BKMNIRTH178 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK MASKAN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK MASKAN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK MASKAN →

How SWIFT Code BKMNIRTH178 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKMNIRTH178 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK MASKAN.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK MASKAN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKMNIRTH178

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKMNIRTH178 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BANDAR ABBAS only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Iran.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BKMNIRTH178 directly with BANK MASKAN's BANDAR ABBAS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.