Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)

The 8-character code PBIRIRTH and the 11-character code PBIRIRTHXXX identify the same bank: Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in Tehran, Iran. Banks worldwide use these codes to direct payments between countries to the right institution. It comes up mostly for payments that cross a border or a currency.

We wrote this page to help people who pays into an account at Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i). Remember that the BIC just identifies the bank, not the person: the account number or IBAN does that part.

What the XXX in PBIRIRTHXXX means

Each SWIFT/BIC code starts with the same eight core characters: four letters for the bank, a two-letter country code and two characters for the location. Combined, these eight characters make up PBIRIRTH – the version you usually see online.

The 11-character version adds three more characters that identify a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, they simply mean the head office, so PBIRIRTHXXX and PBIRIRTH are interchangeable.

In practice the code is typed in capitals and without spaces. A single letter can send the money to another bank, so check it twice.

When will the money arrive at Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)?

How quickly a payment reaches Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) is determined by a few things: the currency, how many intermediary banks are involved, cut-off times and differences in time zone. Payments made late in the day or on weekends and holidays usually start the next business day. Occasionally a bank wants to know what the payment is for, which can hold things up.

When a payment takes longer than expected, contact the sending bank about the tracking status or the UETR. Save the payment confirmation until the money has arrived – you will need it for any trace request.

If a payment has not arrived after a few business days, the person who paid needs to contact their own bank. Ask the sender for the payment receipt with the date and reference.

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

Be wary if a contact suddenly wants you to send money to a different account or a bank in another country. A valid SWIFT code says nothing about who owns the account – scammers simply use real codes.

Do not trust contact details from the same email that announces the new account. Urgency or requests to keep it quiet tend to be red flags – a real supplier can wait a day. Acted too fast? Contact your bank without delay and ask them to start a recall and report the fraud.

Scams also target the receiver. Someone sends too much and asks you to refund the extra. Wait until the money is actually in your account and check with Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) if anything seems off.

Incoming international payments to Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)

If you expect money from abroad, send the payer a complete set of details. The basics are: your name, account number or IBAN, PBIRIRTHXXX and in many cases your home address.

The sender’s bank may also ask for the bank address of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i), in which case the Tehran head office is the usual answer. A typo in the IBAN can be more trouble than you might think.

Do not be surprised if the incoming amount is below what the sender paid. Charges on incoming payments differ from bank to bank; check the price list of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i). Agree with the sender who covers the fees, especially for larger amounts.

Head office or branch code at Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i)?

Our directory lists 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) in 13 places. Besides the head office code PBIRIRTHXXX, there are codes for regional offices and specialised units.

For most incoming transfers, the head office code PBIRIRTHXXX is the right choice. When you receive a specific code, stick to it instead of replacing it with the head office code.

When in doubt, check with the recipient which code their bank gave them. Branch codes can change when banks reorganise, so do not rely on old paperwork.

Is PBIRIRTH still correct? How to check

The safest source for the BIC is the recipient’s own bank details: an invoice, a bank statement or their online banking. When the code you were given does not match PBIRIRTH or PBIRIRTHXXX, stop and ask: check with the recipient or with Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) directly.

An incorrect BIC may lead to a delay, a payment being sent back or extra fees along the way. Do not forget the IBAN: a mistake there can be harder to correct than a wrong BIC.

An automatic check in your banking app merely confirms that the IBAN is valid – not that it belongs to the person you mean to pay. Some banks now check the payee name with the account; take any warning seriously. When you pay someone new, many people start with a small test amount before sending the rest.

A note on our data

The details on this page are taken from public sources that we update regularly. Institutions merge, close branches and change codes. Counts and locations come from our directory and may differ from what Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) publishes.

Use our data as a starting point, rather than as the final word: the recipient’s bank details come first. GoldexPay is independent of Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i); we are a comparison site for money transfers. Should you notice something that is out of date, we appreciate a message.

Paying someone abroad from your Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) account

The price of a payment abroad is made up of several parts. Besides a fixed fee, correspondent or intermediary banks may deduct a fee, and when the money changes currency the bank often uses a rate that is less favourable than the real market rate.

The markup on the rate tends to be the biggest cost. Compare the rate you are offered against the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buy and sell rates you see on financial sites.

Money transfer services often offer rates closer to the mid-market rate with clearer fees. Next time you send money, it is worth comparing the total cost via GoldexPay instead of going straight to your bank. You can still use your account at Post Bank of Iran (P.b.i) to fund the transfer, while a cheaper service handles the conversion.