SWIFT/BIC code BKPAIRTHPAS
BKPAIRTHPAS belongs to Parsian Bank in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKPAIRTHPAS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKPAIRTH |
| Branch code | PAS |
| Bank | Parsian Bank |
| Branch | Pasdaran Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the Parsian Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- PAS 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BKPAIRTHPAS?
The code BKPAIRTHPAS belongs to Pasdaran Branch, a branch or department of Parsian Bank in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKPAIRTHPAS mean?
BKPA is the bank code of Parsian Bank, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and PAS identifies the department Pasdaran Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Parsian Bank in Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Parsian Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Parsian Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKPAIRTHPAS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKPAIRTH instead of BKPAIRTHPAS?
BKPAIRTH is the head office of Parsian Bank, while BKPAIRTHPAS points to Pasdaran Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKPAIRTHPAS if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.