SWIFT/BIC code CIYBIRTH240
CIYBIRTH240 belongs to City Bank (Public Corp) in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIYBIRTH240 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIYBIRTH |
| Branch code | 240 |
| Bank | City Bank (Public Corp) |
| Branch | Paknezhad |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the City Bank (Public Corp) SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 240 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 BIC CIYBIRTH240?
CIYBIRTH240 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Paknezhad, a branch or department of City Bank (Public Corp) in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CIYBIRTH instead of CIYBIRTH240?
CIYBIRTH is the head office of City Bank (Public Corp), while CIYBIRTH240 points to Paknezhad. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CIYBIRTH240 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CIYBIRTH240 stand for?
CIYB is the bank code of City Bank (Public Corp), IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 240 identifies the department Paknezhad.
Does City Bank (Public Corp) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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 CIYBIRTH240 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CIYBIRTH240 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to City Bank (Public Corp)?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.