SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTHCBR
REFAIRTHCBR belongs to Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | REFAIRTHCBR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | REFAIRTH |
| Branch code | CBR |
| Bank | Bank Refah Kargaran |
| Branch | Corresponding Banking Relations |
| City | Tehran |
| 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.
- CBR 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 bank uses BIC REFAIRTHCBR?
REFAIRTHCBR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corresponding Banking Relations, part of Bank Refah Kargaran in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in REFAIRTHCBR stand for?
REFA is the bank code of Bank Refah Kargaran, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and CBR identifies the department Corresponding Banking Relations.
How long does a transfer to Bank Refah Kargaran take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Refah Kargaran?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code REFAIRTHCBR, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use REFAIRTH instead of REFAIRTHCBR?
REFAIRTH is the head office of Bank Refah Kargaran, while REFAIRTHCBR points to Corresponding Banking Relations. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use REFAIRTHCBR if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Refah Kargaran?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.