SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH009
SEPBIRTH009 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tabriz, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH009 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 009 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | — |
| City | Tabriz |
| Country | Iran |
How the Bank Sepah SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 009 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 SEPBIRTH009?
The code SEPBIRTH009 belongs to Bank Sepah, a unit of Bank Sepah in Tabriz, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH009?
SEPBIRTH points to the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH009 points to Bank Sepah. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SEPBIRTH009.
Does Bank Sepah have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 44 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Sepah in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTH009 mean?
SEPB is the institution code of Bank Sepah, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 009 is the code of the branch Bank Sepah.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Sepah in Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH009, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.