SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH057
SEPBIRTH057 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH057 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 057 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Daneshgah Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Sepah SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 057 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
What bank is behind BIC SEPBIRTH057?
The code SEPBIRTH057 belongs to Daneshgah Branch, a unit of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank Sepah take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH057, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTH057 mean?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 057 is the code of the department Daneshgah Branch.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH057?
SEPBIRTH points to the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH057 is Daneshgah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SEPBIRTH057 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.