SWIFT/BIC code SABCIRTH8EK

SABCIRTH8EK belongs to Saman Bank Corporation in Tehran, Iran.

SABCIRTH8EK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSABCIRTH8EK
8-character codeSABCIRTH
Branch code8EK
BankSaman Bank Corporation
BranchEkbatan Branch
CityTehran
CountryIran

How the Saman Bank Corporation SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SABC 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.
8EK 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 is behind SWIFT code SABCIRTH8EK?

SABCIRTH8EK identifies Ekbatan Branch, a unit of Saman Bank Corporation in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Saman Bank Corporation got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 120 SWIFT/BIC codes for Saman Bank Corporation in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Saman Bank Corporation.

What is the best way to send money to Saman Bank Corporation in Iran?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send.

Can I use SABCIRTH instead of SABCIRTH8EK?

SABCIRTH is the head office of Saman Bank Corporation, while SABCIRTH8EK is Ekbatan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SABCIRTH8EK.

What does each part of SABCIRTH8EK mean?

SABC is the bank code of Saman Bank Corporation, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 8EK is the code of the department Ekbatan Branch.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Saman Bank Corporation?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SABCIRTH8EK, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.