SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH215
REFAIRTH215 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Qazvin, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH215 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 215 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Qazvin Central Branch |
| City | Qazvin |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 215 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 SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH215?
REFAIRTH215 identifies Qazvin Central Branch, a unit of Bank Refah Kargaran in Qazvin, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Refah Kargaran.
Can I use REFAIRTH instead of REFAIRTH215?
REFAIRTH is the head office of Bank Refah Kargaran, while REFAIRTH215 is Qazvin Central Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention REFAIRTH215.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank Refah Kargaran take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of REFAIRTH215 mean?
REFA is the bank code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 215 is the code of the department Qazvin Central Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.