SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH677
SEPBIRTH677 belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTH677 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | 677 |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Meydane Vanak Branch |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
The way the Bank Sepah SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 677 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 SEPBIRTH677?
SEPBIRTH677 identifies Meydane Vanak Branch, part of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SEPBIRTH677 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SEPBIRTH677 against the details from Bank Sepah before sending.
What does each part of SEPBIRTH677 stand for?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the location code and 677 identifies the branch Meydane Vanak Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Sepah?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTH677?
SEPBIRTH points to the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTH677 is Meydane Vanak Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SEPBIRTH677 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Sepah?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTH677, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.