SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH018 — KARAFARIN BANK, MASHHAD

About SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH018 — KARAFARIN BANK, MASHHAD

SWIFT code KBIDIRTH018 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KARAFARIN BANK in MASHHAD, 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 MASHHAD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH018

The code KBIDIRTH018 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KBIDIRTH018

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KARAFARIN BANK account in MASHHAD, share SWIFT code KBIDIRTH018 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, MASHHAD must provide SWIFT code KBIDIRTH018. 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 MASHHAD rely on SWIFT code KBIDIRTH018 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 KBIDIRTH018 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KBIDIRTH018 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 KBIDIRTH018

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KBIDIRTH018 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MASHHAD 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 KBIDIRTH018 directly with KARAFARIN BANK's MASHHAD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.