SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH177
SEPBIRTH177 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH177 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 177 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Chamran Branch |
| 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.
- 177 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/BIC code SEPBIRTH177?
SEPBIRTH177 identifies Chamran Branch, a unit of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank Sepah take in Iran?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use SEPBIRTH177 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SEPBIRTH177 against the details from Bank Sepah before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH177, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Sepah?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Iran with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of SEPBIRTH177 mean?
SEPB is the institution code of Bank Sepah, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 177 is the code of the department Chamran Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.