SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH221
REFAIRTH221 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Hamadan, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH221 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 221 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Hamadan Central Branch |
| City | Hamadan |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 221 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH221?
REFAIRTH221 identifies Hamadan Central Branch, a unit of Bank Refah Kargaran in Hamadan, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter REFAIRTH221 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check REFAIRTH221 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in REFAIRTH221 mean?
REFA is the institution code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 221 identifies the branch Hamadan 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. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank Refah Kargaran got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 54 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Refah Kargaran in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Refah Kargaran.
How long does a transfer to Bank Refah Kargaran take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on 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.