SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH016
SEPBIRTH016 belongs to Bank Sepah in Shiraz, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH016 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 016 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | — |
| City | Shiraz |
| 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.
- 016 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 SEPBIRTH016?
SEPBIRTH016 identifies Bank Sepah, a unit of Bank Sepah in Shiraz, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Sepah in Iran?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank Sepah take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH016, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SEPBIRTH016 stand for?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 016 identifies the department Bank Sepah.
Does Bank Sepah have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.