SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH005
SEPBIRTH005 belongs to Bank Sepah in Arak, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Arak Branch |
| City | Arak |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 005 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 SEPBIRTH005?
SEPBIRTH005 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Arak Branch, part of Bank Sepah in Arak, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SEPBIRTH005 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SEPBIRTH005 against the details from Bank Sepah before sending.
Does Bank Sepah have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 44 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Sepah in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Sepah.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTH005 stand for?
SEPB is the institution code of Bank Sepah, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 005 identifies the department Arak Branch.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH005?
SEPBIRTH is the main office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH005 is Arak Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SEPBIRTH005 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Sepah?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.