SWIFT/BIC code SEPBIRTHSHB
SEPBIRTHSHB belongs to Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SEPBIRTHSHB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SEPBIRTH |
| Branch code | SHB |
| Bank | Bank Sepah |
| Branch | Aber Bank Department |
| 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.
- SHB 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 SEPBIRTHSHB?
The code SEPBIRTHSHB belongs to Aber Bank Department, a branch or department of Bank Sepah in Tehran, Iran. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank Sepah have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 is the best way to send money to Bank Sepah?
Banks often 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.
Can I use SEPBIRTH instead of SEPBIRTHSHB?
SEPBIRTH points to the head office of Bank Sepah, while SEPBIRTHSHB is Aber Bank Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SEPBIRTHSHB 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. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in SEPBIRTHSHB mean?
SEPB is the bank code of Bank Sepah, IR is the ISO code of Iran, TH is the code for the city or region and SHB identifies the department Aber Bank Department.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.