SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH101
REFAIRTH101 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH101 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 101 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Central Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Refah Kargaran SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- REFA 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.
- 101 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH101?
The code REFAIRTH101 belongs to Central Branch, a branch or department of Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use REFAIRTH instead of REFAIRTH101?
REFAIRTH is the head office of Bank Refah Kargaran, while REFAIRTH101 points to Central Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use REFAIRTH101 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of REFAIRTH101 mean?
REFA is the bank code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 101 identifies the department Central Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Refah Kargaran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH101, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank Refah Kargaran have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 54 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.