SWIFT/BIC code BKPAIRTHAPA
BKPAIRTHAPA belongs to Parsian Bank in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKPAIRTHAPA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKPAIRTH |
| Branch code | APA |
| Bank | Parsian Bank |
| Branch | Apadana |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the Parsian Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKPA 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.
- APA 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 BIC BKPAIRTHAPA?
BKPAIRTHAPA identifies Apadana, a unit of Parsian Bank in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKPAIRTHAPA mean?
BKPA is the bank code of Parsian Bank, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and APA identifies the branch Apadana.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Parsian Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKPAIRTHAPA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Parsian Bank?
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.
How long does a transfer to Parsian Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BKPAIRTH instead of BKPAIRTHAPA?
BKPAIRTH points to the head office of Parsian Bank, while BKPAIRTHAPA points to Apadana. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKPAIRTHAPA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.