SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH016
PBIRIRTH016 belongs to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBIRIRTH016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBIRIRTH |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) |
| Branch | Emam Khomeyni |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBIR 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.
- 016 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 PBIRIRTH016?
PBIRIRTH016 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Emam Khomeyni, part of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter PBIRIRTH016 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PBIRIRTH016 with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH016, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in PBIRIRTH016 stand for?
PBIR is the bank code of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i), IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 016 identifies the branch Emam Khomeyni.
Has Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.