SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH205
REFAIRTH205 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Ahwaz, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH205 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 205 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Ahwaz Central Branch |
| City | Ahwaz |
| 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.
- 205 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
What bank uses BIC REFAIRTH205?
REFAIRTH205 identifies Ahwaz Central Branch, a branch or department of Bank Refah Kargaran in Ahwaz, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter REFAIRTH205 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check REFAIRTH205 against the details from Bank Refah Kargaran before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Refah Kargaran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH205, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of REFAIRTH205 mean?
REFA is the bank code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 205 is the code of the department Ahwaz Central Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Bank Refah Kargaran have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 54 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran. 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.