SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH387
REFAIRTH387 belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Zahedan, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTH387 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | 387 |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Zahedan Alavi Branch |
| City | Zahedan |
| 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.
- 387 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 REFAIRTH387?
REFAIRTH387 identifies Zahedan Alavi Branch, a unit of Bank Refah Kargaran in Zahedan, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use REFAIRTH instead of REFAIRTH387?
REFAIRTH is the head office of Bank Refah Kargaran, while REFAIRTH387 points to Zahedan Alavi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use REFAIRTH387 if the recipient asks for it.
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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Refah Kargaran?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTH387, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter REFAIRTH387 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check REFAIRTH387 against the details from Bank Refah Kargaran before you confirm.
What do the letters in REFAIRTH387 stand for?
REFA is the institution code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 387 identifies the branch Zahedan Alavi Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.