SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH018
SEPBIRTH018 belongs to Bank Sepah in Qom, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Qom Branch |
| City | Qom |
| 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.
- 018 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 bank is behind BIC SEPBIRTH018?
The code SEPBIRTH018 belongs to Qom Branch, a unit of Bank Sepah in Qom, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Sepah?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use SEPBIRTH018 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SEPBIRTH018 against the details from Bank Sepah before sending.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH018?
SEPBIRTH is the main office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH018 points to Qom Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SEPBIRTH018.
Does Bank Sepah have more 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.
What does each part of SEPBIRTH018 mean?
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 018 is the code of the branch Qom Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.