SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH255
REFAIRTH255 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Shahrekord, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH255 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 255 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Shahr -e- Kord Central Branch |
| City | Shahrekord |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 255 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 code REFAIRTH255?
The code REFAIRTH255 belongs to Shahr -e- Kord Central Branch, part of Bank Refah Kargaran in Shahrekord, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Refah Kargaran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH255, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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 what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of REFAIRTH255 mean?
REFA is the bank code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 255 identifies the branch Shahr -e- Kord Central Branch.
Can I use REFAIRTH instead of REFAIRTH255?
REFAIRTH is the head office of Bank Refah Kargaran, while REFAIRTH255 is Shahr -e- Kord Central Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use REFAIRTH255 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.