SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH004
SEPBIRTH004 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Khayam Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How the Bank Sepah SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SEPB 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.
- 004 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 uses SWIFT code SEPBIRTH004?
The code SEPBIRTH004 belongs to Khayam Branch, a branch or department of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SEPBIRTH004 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SEPBIRTH004 against the details from Bank Sepah before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank Sepah take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Sepah in Iran?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH004, 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 do the letters in SEPBIRTH004 mean?
SEPB is the institution code of Bank Sepah, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 004 identifies the branch Khayam Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.