SWIFT/BIC code KBIDIRTH018
KBIDIRTH018 belongs to Karafarin Bank in Mashhad, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KBIDIRTH018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KBIDIRTH |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Karafarin Bank |
| Branch | Mashhad Central Branch |
| City | Mashhad |
| Country | Iran |
How the Karafarin Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KBID 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.
- 018 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 is behind SWIFT code KBIDIRTH018?
KBIDIRTH018 identifies Mashhad Central Branch, a unit of Karafarin Bank in Mashhad, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Karafarin Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of KBIDIRTH018 mean?
KBID is the bank code of Karafarin Bank, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 018 is the code of the branch Mashhad Central Branch.
Can I use KBIDIRTH instead of KBIDIRTH018?
KBIDIRTH is the main office of Karafarin Bank, while KBIDIRTH018 is Mashhad Central Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention KBIDIRTH018.
What happens if I enter KBIDIRTH018 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check KBIDIRTH018 against the details from Karafarin Bank before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Karafarin Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KBIDIRTH018, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.