SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH185
SEPBIRTH185 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH185 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 185 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Ahmad Ghasir 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.
- 185 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 SEPBIRTH185?
SEPBIRTH185 identifies Ahmad Ghasir Branch, a branch or department of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTH185 mean?
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 185 is the code of the branch Ahmad Ghasir Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Sepah?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH185, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH185?
SEPBIRTH points to the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH185 is Ahmad Ghasir Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SEPBIRTH185 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sepah in Iran?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Sepah in Iran?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.