SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH129
PBIRIRTH129 belongs to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Mashhad, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBIRIRTH129 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBIRIRTH |
| Branch code | 129 |
| Bank | Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) |
| Branch | Markazi |
| City | Mashhad |
| 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.
- 129 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 is behind BIC PBIRIRTH129?
PBIRIRTH129 identifies Markazi, a branch or department of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Mashhad, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use PBIRIRTH instead of PBIRIRTH129?
PBIRIRTH points to the head office of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i), while PBIRIRTH129 is Markazi. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PBIRIRTH129 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) have 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.
How long does it take to send money to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in PBIRIRTH129 mean?
PBIR is the bank code of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i), IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 129 is the code of the branch Markazi.
What do I need to send money to an account at Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH129, the account number or IBAN 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.