SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH131
SEPBIRTH131 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Serah Azari |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
How 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.
- 131 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 uses SWIFT code SEPBIRTH131?
SEPBIRTH131 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Serah Azari, part of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank Sepah got 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Sepah?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH131, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTH131 stand for?
SEPB is the institution code of Bank Sepah, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and 131 identifies the branch Serah Azari.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH131?
SEPBIRTH points to the main office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH131 is Serah Azari. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SEPBIRTH131 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank Sepah take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.