SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH040
SEPBIRTH040 belongs to Bank Sepah in Kashan, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH040 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 040 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Sepbirth040 |
| City | Kashan |
| 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.
- 040 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH040?
SEPBIRTH040 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sepbirth040, a branch or department of Bank Sepah in Kashan, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SEPBIRTH040 mean?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 040 identifies the branch Sepbirth040.
What happens if I use SEPBIRTH040 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SEPBIRTH040 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Sepah?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH040?
SEPBIRTH is the main office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH040 is Sepbirth040. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SEPBIRTH040.
How long does a transfer to Bank Sepah take in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.