SWIFT Code CIYBIRTH — CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP), TEHRAN

About SWIFT Code CIYBIRTH — CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP), TEHRAN

SWIFT code CIYBIRTH is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP) in TEHRAN, Iran. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP) for all outward international remittances from TEHRAN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CIYBIRTH

The code CIYBIRTH follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CIYBIRTH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP) account in TEHRAN, share SWIFT code CIYBIRTH with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP), TEHRAN must provide SWIFT code CIYBIRTH. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP) in TEHRAN rely on SWIFT code CIYBIRTH for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP) →

How SWIFT Code CIYBIRTH Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CIYBIRTH and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP).
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CIYBIRTH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CIYBIRTH uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TEHRAN only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Iran.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CIYBIRTH directly with CITY BANK (PUBLIC CORP)'s TEHRAN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.