SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH164
REFAIRTH164 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH164 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 164 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Sandoogh -e- Tose e Melli Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 164 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 REFAIRTH164?
The code REFAIRTH164 belongs to Sandoogh -e- Tose e Melli Branch, part of Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank Refah Kargaran got 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.
Can I use REFAIRTH instead of REFAIRTH164?
REFAIRTH points to the head office of Bank Refah Kargaran, while REFAIRTH164 is Sandoogh -e- Tose e Melli Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use REFAIRTH164 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of REFAIRTH164 mean?
REFA is the institution code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 164 is the code of the department Sandoogh -e- Tose e Melli Branch.
What happens if I enter REFAIRTH164 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check REFAIRTH164 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.