SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH355
PBIRIRTH355 belongs to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Karaj, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBIRIRTH355 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBIRIRTH |
| Branch code | 355 |
| Bank | Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) |
| Branch | Mesbah Karaj |
| City | Karaj |
| 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.
- 355 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 PBIRIRTH355?
PBIRIRTH355 identifies Mesbah Karaj, part of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Karaj, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i).
What do the letters in PBIRIRTH355 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 355 identifies the branch Mesbah Karaj.
Can I use PBIRIRTH instead of PBIRIRTH355?
PBIRIRTH points to the head office of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i), while PBIRIRTH355 is Mesbah Karaj. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PBIRIRTH355 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)?
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 I need to send money to an account at Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH355, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.