SWIFT/BIC code CIYBIRTHQAZ

CIYBIRTHQAZ belongs to City Bank (Public Corp) in Ghazvin, Iran.

CIYBIRTHQAZ

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIYBIRTHQAZ
8-character codeCIYBIRTH
Branch codeQAZ
BankCity Bank (Public Corp)
BranchGhazvin
CityGhazvin
CountryIran

The way 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.
QAZ 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code CIYBIRTHQAZ?

CIYBIRTHQAZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ghazvin, part of City Bank (Public Corp) in Ghazvin, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to City Bank (Public Corp) 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.

What do the letters in CIYBIRTHQAZ 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 QAZ identifies the branch Ghazvin.

What happens if I enter CIYBIRTHQAZ incorrectly?

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

Can I use CIYBIRTH instead of CIYBIRTHQAZ?

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

Which details do I need to send money to an account at City Bank (Public Corp)?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIYBIRTHQAZ, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

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