SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH459
SEPBIRTH459 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH459 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 459 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Ostad Motahari Gharbi 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.
- 459 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
Which bank is behind BIC SEPBIRTH459?
SEPBIRTH459 identifies Ostad Motahari Gharbi Branch, part of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH459?
SEPBIRTH points to the main office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH459 is Ostad Motahari Gharbi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SEPBIRTH459 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sepah?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH459, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank Sepah have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 44 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Sepah in Iran, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of SEPBIRTH459 mean?
SEPB is the institution code of Bank Sepah, IR stands for Iran, TH is the location code and 459 identifies the department Ostad Motahari Gharbi Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.