SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH126
REFAIRTH126 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH126 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 126 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Peykan Shahr Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Refah Kargaran SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 126 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 is behind BIC REFAIRTH126?
REFAIRTH126 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Peykan Shahr Branch, a branch or department of Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use REFAIRTH instead of REFAIRTH126?
REFAIRTH is the main office of Bank Refah Kargaran, while REFAIRTH126 is Peykan Shahr Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use REFAIRTH126 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in REFAIRTH126 stand for?
REFA is the institution code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 126 identifies the department Peykan Shahr Branch.
Does Bank Refah Kargaran have other 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank Refah Kargaran take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.