SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH217
REFAIRTH217 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Orumiyeh, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH217 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 217 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Orumiyeh Central Branch |
| City | Orumiyeh |
| 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.
- 217 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 SWIFT code REFAIRTH217?
REFAIRTH217 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Orumiyeh Central Branch, part of Bank Refah Kargaran in Orumiyeh, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Refah Kargaran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH217, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank Refah Kargaran take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in REFAIRTH217 mean?
REFA is the bank code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 217 identifies the branch Orumiyeh Central Branch.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank Refah Kargaran got more 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.