SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH012
SEPBIRTH012 belongs to Bank Sepah in Rasht, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Rasht Branch |
| City | Rasht |
| 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.
- 012 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
What bank uses SWIFT code SEPBIRTH012?
SEPBIRTH012 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rasht Branch, a unit of Bank Sepah in Rasht, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sepah?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH012, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has Bank Sepah got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Sepah.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTH012 stand for?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 012 is the code of the department Rasht Branch.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH012?
SEPBIRTH points to the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH012 is Rasht Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SEPBIRTH012 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.