SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH015
SEPBIRTH015 belongs to Bank Sepah in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bandar Abbas |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Sepah SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 015 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 BIC SEPBIRTH015?
The code SEPBIRTH015 belongs to Bank Sepah, a unit of Bank Sepah in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH015, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sepah in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Sepah?
Banks often add several percent 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.
What does each part of SEPBIRTH015 mean?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 015 is the code of the department Bank Sepah.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.