SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH017
SEPBIRTH017 belongs to Bank Sepah in Qazvin, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Qazvin Branch |
| City | Qazvin |
| 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.
- 017 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 BIC SEPBIRTH017?
SEPBIRTH017 identifies Qazvin Branch, a unit of Bank Sepah in Qazvin, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank Sepah have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 44 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Sepah in Iran. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of SEPBIRTH017 mean?
SEPB is the institution code of Bank Sepah, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 017 identifies the branch Qazvin Branch.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH017?
SEPBIRTH is the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH017 is Qazvin Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SEPBIRTH017.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sepah?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Sepah?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH017, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.