SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH197
REFAIRTH197 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH197 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 197 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | — |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the Bank Refah Kargaran SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 197 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 REFAIRTH197?
REFAIRTH197 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank Refah Kargaran, a branch or department of Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use REFAIRTH197 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check REFAIRTH197 with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of REFAIRTH197 mean?
REFA is the bank code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 197 is the code of the department Bank Refah Kargaran.
Does Bank Refah Kargaran have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 54 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Refah Kargaran.
Can I use REFAIRTH instead of REFAIRTH197?
REFAIRTH points to the main office of Bank Refah Kargaran, while REFAIRTH197 is Bank Refah Kargaran. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use REFAIRTH197 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank Refah Kargaran take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.