SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH054
SEPBIRTH054 belongs to Bank Sepah in Karaj, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH054 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 054 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Karaj Branch |
| City | Karaj |
| Country | Iran |
The way 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.
- 054 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/BIC code SEPBIRTH054?
The code SEPBIRTH054 belongs to Karaj Branch, part of Bank Sepah in Karaj, 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 in Iran?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH054, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTH054 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 054 is the code of the department Karaj Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sepah?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH054?
SEPBIRTH points to the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH054 points to Karaj Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SEPBIRTH054 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.