SWIFT/BIC code CIYBIRTH201

CIYBIRTH201 belongs to City Bank (Public Corp) in Tehran, Iran.

CIYBIRTH201

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIYBIRTH201
8-character codeCIYBIRTH
Branch code201
BankCity Bank (Public Corp)
BranchCentral Branch
CityTehran
CountryIran

How the City Bank (Public Corp) SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CIYB 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.
201 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 CIYBIRTH201?

The code CIYBIRTH201 belongs to Central Branch, part of City Bank (Public Corp) in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has City Bank (Public Corp) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for City Bank (Public Corp) in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use CIYBIRTH201 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CIYBIRTH201 against the details from City Bank (Public Corp) before you confirm.

Can I use CIYBIRTH instead of CIYBIRTH201?

CIYBIRTH is the main office of City Bank (Public Corp), while CIYBIRTH201 points to Central Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CIYBIRTH201.

What is the cheapest way to send money to City Bank (Public Corp) in Iran?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to City Bank (Public Corp) in Iran?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.