SWIFT/BIC code SABCIRTH8PA

SABCIRTH8PA belongs to Saman Bank Corporation in Tehran, Iran.

SABCIRTH8PA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSABCIRTH8PA
8-character codeSABCIRTH
Branch code8PA
BankSaman Bank Corporation
BranchPasdaran 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.
8PA 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 branch is behind SWIFT code SABCIRTH8PA?

SABCIRTH8PA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pasdaran Branch, a branch or department of Saman Bank Corporation in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Saman Bank Corporation take in Iran?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Saman Bank Corporation?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SABCIRTH8PA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

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

Banks often 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.

Can I use SABCIRTH instead of SABCIRTH8PA?

SABCIRTH points to the main office of Saman Bank Corporation, while SABCIRTH8PA is Pasdaran Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SABCIRTH8PA if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in SABCIRTH8PA mean?

SABC is the institution code of Saman Bank Corporation, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 8PA is the code of the department Pasdaran Branch.

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