SWIFT/BIC code KBIDIRTH050
KBIDIRTH050 belongs to Karafarin Bank in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KBIDIRTH050 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KBIDIRTH |
| Branch code | 050 |
| Bank | Karafarin Bank |
| Branch | Shahis Beheshti Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the Karafarin Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 050 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 KBIDIRTH050?
The code KBIDIRTH050 belongs to Shahis Beheshti Branch, a branch or department of Karafarin Bank in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in KBIDIRTH050 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 050 identifies the department Shahis Beheshti Branch.
How long does a transfer to Karafarin Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Karafarin Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KBIDIRTH050, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use KBIDIRTH050 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check KBIDIRTH050 against the details from Karafarin Bank before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Karafarin Bank in Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.