SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTHFEX
SEPBIRTHFEX belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTHFEX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | FEX |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| 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.
- FEX 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTHFEX?
The code SEPBIRTHFEX belongs to Bank Sepah, a branch or department of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Sepah?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of SEPBIRTHFEX mean?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR stands for Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and FEX is the code of the department Bank Sepah.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank Sepah?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTHFEX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Iran uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Sepah?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Iran with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTHFEX?
SEPBIRTH points to the main office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTHFEX points to Bank Sepah. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SEPBIRTHFEX if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.