SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH102
SEPBIRTH102 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH102 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 102 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Saipa Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Sepah SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 102 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 SWIFT code SEPBIRTH102?
SEPBIRTH102 identifies Saipa Branch, part of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Bank Sepah have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 44 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Sepah in Iran. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Sepah.
How long does a transfer to Bank Sepah take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTH102 mean?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 102 identifies the branch Saipa Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH102, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH102?
SEPBIRTH points to the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH102 points to Saipa Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SEPBIRTH102.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.