SWIFT/BIC code CIYBIRTH248
CIYBIRTH248 belongs to City Bank (Public Corp) in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CIYBIRTH248 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CIYBIRTH |
| Branch code | 248 |
| Bank | City Bank (Public Corp) |
| Branch | Arzhantin |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the City Bank (Public Corp) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 248 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code CIYBIRTH248?
CIYBIRTH248 identifies Arzhantin, part of City Bank (Public Corp) in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to City Bank (Public Corp)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CIYBIRTH248 mean?
CIYB is the bank code of City Bank (Public Corp), IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 248 identifies the department Arzhantin.
What do I need to send money to an account at City Bank (Public Corp)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CIYBIRTH248, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does City Bank (Public Corp) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 19 SWIFT/BIC codes for City Bank (Public Corp) in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of City Bank (Public Corp).
How long does a transfer to City Bank (Public Corp) take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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.