SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH414
PBIRIRTH414 belongs to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBIRIRTH414 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBIRIRTH |
| Branch code | 414 |
| Bank | Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) |
| Branch | Ferdowsi Br. |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 414 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH414?
PBIRIRTH414 identifies Ferdowsi Br., a unit of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of PBIRIRTH414 mean?
PBIR is the bank code of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i), IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 414 is the code of the department Ferdowsi Br..
Can I use PBIRIRTH instead of PBIRIRTH414?
PBIRIRTH is the main office of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i), while PBIRIRTH414 points to Ferdowsi Br.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PBIRIRTH414 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PBIRIRTH414, the IBAN or local account number 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.