SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH031 — KARAFARIN BANK, KISH ISLAND

About SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH031 — KARAFARIN BANK, KISH ISLAND

SWIFT code KBIDIRTH031 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KARAFARIN BANK in KISH ISLAND, 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 KARAFARIN BANK for all outward international remittances from KISH ISLAND. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH031

The code KBIDIRTH031 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH031

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KARAFARIN BANK account in KISH ISLAND, share SWIFT code KBIDIRTH031 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 KARAFARIN BANK, KISH ISLAND must provide SWIFT code KBIDIRTH031. 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 KARAFARIN BANK in KISH ISLAND rely on SWIFT code KBIDIRTH031 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 KARAFARIN BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KARAFARIN BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KARAFARIN BANK →

How SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH031 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KBIDIRTH031 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 KARAFARIN BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KARAFARIN BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH031

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KBIDIRTH031 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KISH ISLAND 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 KBIDIRTH031 directly with KARAFARIN BANK's KISH ISLAND branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.